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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSUS ULM South Dakota State University UL Lafayette Rutgers University-Newark USD LSUA Northwest MSU Pitt State UNT| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Northern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | NSU | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 3,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #820 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | northern.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $17,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $5,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 91% |
Admission |
NSU | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 1,322 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 1,033 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 800/1150 | ||
| 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 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $24,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $252 |
Diversity |
NSU | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NSU | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 30% | ||
Campus |
NSU | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| 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. 3,344 students)
NSU vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or NSU?
- Northern State University is 47% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,616.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49% higher at NSU than Northern State University ($15,968.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than NSU ($14,238 vs. $17,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern State University are 12.2% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($9,150 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern State University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 66.2% larger than aid received Northern State University ($9,499 vs. $5,715)
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 Northern State University (1024) is 16 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Incoming NSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than NSU (78.1%)
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 Northwestern State University of Louisiana (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn on average $700 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $37,400)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $2,868 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($21,531 vs. $24,399)
- NSU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($222 vs. $252)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/