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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech UCO-Central ULM LSUS OSU-Oklahoma City RSU UL Lafayette Rutgers University-Newark LSUA MSU ECU Purdue North Central| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Northeastern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | NSU | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Tahlequah, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 6,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #933 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | nsuok.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $6,285 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $15,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $8,292 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $9,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 96% |
Admission |
NSU | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 1,674 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 1,665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 875/1130 | ||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $186 |
Diversity |
NSU | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 17% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 8% | ||
Campus |
NSU | NSU | ||
| 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 NSU based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 6,702 students)
NSU vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or NSU?
- Northeastern State University is 21.3% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($6,285.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at NSU than Northeastern State University ($15,968.00 vs. $15,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than NSU ($9,669 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 23.8% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($8,292 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern State University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 11.4% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($9,499 vs. $8,528)
NSU vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 20 points higher than at NSU (988)
- Incoming NSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than NSU (97.9%)
NSU vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or NSU? 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 NSU and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Northeastern State University (37% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Northeastern State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $38,100)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $3,531 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($18,000 vs. $21,531)
- NSU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($186 vs. $222)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/