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SHSU LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH TSU Texas Tech UT Arlington| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 95% |
Admission |
NSU | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $227 |
Diversity |
NSU | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NSU | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 9,389 students)
NSU vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Lamar University?
- Lamar University is 20.2% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Lamar University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($16,020.00 vs. $15,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than NSU ($11,757 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 3.9% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($9,884 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lamar University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 9.5% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($10,397 vs. $9,499)
NSU vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 34 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming NSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
NSU vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Lamar 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 Lamar University and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Lamar University (37% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $7,400 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $469 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($21,531 vs. $22,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($222 vs. $227)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/