Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Tarleton UNT A&M Commerce SFASU SHSU Texas Tech LSUS Texas State West Texas A & M University Texas Woman's University ULM| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Midwestern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
NSU | MSU | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #817 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
NSU | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $5,877 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
NSU | MSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
NSU | MSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
NSU | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $230 |
Diversity |
NSU | MSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 29% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | MSU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 98% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
NSU | MSU | ||
| 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 MSU based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 5,784 students)
NSU vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or MSU?
- Midwestern State University is 13.5% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($5,877.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104% higher at NSU than Midwestern State University ($15,968.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than NSU ($11,361 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 2.2% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($10,046 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midwestern State University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 12% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($10,643 vs. $9,499)
NSU vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 6 points higher than at MSU (1002)
- Incoming NSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at MSU (3.2)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than MSU (92.4%)
NSU vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or MSU? 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 MSU and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Midwestern State University (37% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $6,200 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $768 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($21,531 vs. $22,299)
- NSU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($222 vs. $230)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/