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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSUS CBU ULM UL Lafayette Rutgers University-Newark LSUA MSU University of Southern Mississippi UNT LSU McNeese| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Memphis College of Art | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | MCA | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 116 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | mca.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | MCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $32,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $32,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $8,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 0% |
Admission |
NSU | MCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
NSU | MCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | MCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $33,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $341 |
Diversity |
NSU | MCA | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NSU | MCA | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
NSU | MCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than MCA based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 116 students)
NSU vs. MCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or MCA?
- Memphis College of Art is 525.5% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($32,400.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.9% higher at MCA than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($32,400.00 vs. $15,968.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Memphis College of Art are 15.5% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($8,890 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than Memphis College of Art (89% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is ?% larger than aid received Memphis College of Art ($9,499 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or MCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCA or NSU .
- Accepted freshman MCA students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at NSU (3.3)
NSU vs. MCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or MCA? 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 MCA and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Memphis College of Art (37% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn on average $8,200 more per year than MCA graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $29,900)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $11,469 lower median federal student loan debt than MCA graduates. ($21,531 vs. $33,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than MCA graduates. ($222 vs. $341)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCA students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/