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Overview |
NSU | NCAT | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 92% |
Admission |
NSU | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NSU | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $299 |
Diversity |
NSU | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NSU | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 41% | ||
Campus |
NSU | NCAT | ||
| 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 9,389 students)
NSU vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or NCAT?
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 46.3% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($5,180.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at NCAT than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($17,050.00 vs. $15,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than NSU ($9,189 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 11.9% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($9,179 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (92% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 6.1% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($10,082 vs. $9,499)
NSU vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 98 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming NSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NSU vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or NCAT? 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 NCAT and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (41% vs. 37%)
- Graduates of Northwestern State University of Louisiana and NCAT have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($38,100 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $7,469 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($21,531 vs. $29,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($222 vs. $299)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/