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Overview |
NSU | MC | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,847 | 4,087 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #869 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $20,246 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,617 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,156 | $21,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,220 | $18,118 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
NSU | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,194 | 3,315 | ||
| Admitted | 2,994 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 48.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 925/1243 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
NSU | MC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
NSU | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 50% | ||
Campus |
NSU | MC | ||
| 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
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than MC based on total student enrollment (8,847 students vs. 4,087 students)
NSU vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or MC?
- Mississippi College is 290.8% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($20,246.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at MC than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($20,246.00 vs. $15,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than MC ($13,156 vs. $21,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 19.6% lower than costs at Mississippi College ($10,617 vs. $12,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi College students is 61.5% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($18,118 vs. $11,220)
NSU vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 98 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Incoming MC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than MC (48.9%)
NSU vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or MC? 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 MC and NSU.
- The graduation rate at MC is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (51% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Mississippi College earn on average $6,000 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $3,469 lower median federal student loan debt than MC graduates. ($21,531 vs. $25,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than MC graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More MC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/