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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSUS ULM UL Lafayette Rutgers University-Newark LSUA MSU UNT LSU McNeese| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Family of Faith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | Family of Faith College | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Shawnee, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 211 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | familyoffaithcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Family of Faith College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $6,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $6,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $10,227 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $2,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
NSU | Family of Faith College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 5 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 71.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 80% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
NSU | Family of Faith College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Family of Faith College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | N/A |
Diversity |
NSU | Family of Faith College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NSU | Family of Faith College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Family of Faith College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than Family of Faith College based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 211 students)
NSU vs. Family of Faith College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Family of Faith College?
- Family of Faith College is 29.2% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($6,690.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.7% higher at NSU than Family of Faith College ($15,968.00 vs. $6,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Family of Faith College than NSU ($11,252 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Family of Faith College are 0.4% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($10,227 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Family of Faith College than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 299.1% larger than aid received Family of Faith College ($9,499 vs. $2,380)
NSU vs. Family of Faith College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Family of Faith College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Family of Faith College or NSU .
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Family of Faith College (71.4%)
NSU vs. Family of Faith College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Family of Faith College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Family of Faith College and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Family of Faith College (37% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/