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Overview |
NSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
NSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
NSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 4% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 8,816 students)
NSU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 49% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at NSU than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($15,968.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($14,238 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 22.1% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($10,269 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 9.2% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($9,499 vs. $8,697)
NSU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 53 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming NSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (91.9%)
NSU vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and NSU.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (52% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $4,100 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $5,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($21,531 vs. $27,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/