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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSUS ULM UL Lafayette Rutgers University-Newark LSUA MSU UNT LSU Wiley College Texas State McNeese| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Huston Tillotson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 1,025 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Multiple Protestant Denomination | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | htu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $12,569 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $12,569 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $8,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $21,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $4,458 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 94% |
Admission |
NSU | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 1,885 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 51.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 14/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 840/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NSU | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | N/A |
Diversity |
NSU | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 67% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 14% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than Huston-Tillotson University based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 1,025 students)
NSU vs. Huston-Tillotson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Huston-Tillotson University?
- Huston Tillotson University is 142.6% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($12,569.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at NSU than Huston Tillotson University ($15,968.00 vs. $12,569.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than Huston-Tillotson University ($14,238 vs. $21,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huston Tillotson University are 21.5% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($8,449 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Huston Tillotson University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 113.1% larger than aid received Huston Tillotson University ($9,499 vs. $4,458)
NSU vs. Huston-Tillotson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Huston-Tillotson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Huston-Tillotson University or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 222 points higher than at Huston-Tillotson University (786)
- Incoming NSU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Huston-Tillotson University (16)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Huston-Tillotson University (2.92)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Huston-Tillotson University (51.9%)
NSU vs. Huston-Tillotson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Huston-Tillotson University? 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 Huston-Tillotson University and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Huston Tillotson University (37% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn on average $5,100 more per year than Huston-Tillotson University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $33,000)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Huston-Tillotson University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/