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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSUS LSU Nicholls State University ULM UL Lafayette Rutgers University-Newark University of Southern Mississippi LSUA MSU UNO UNT| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Southeastern Louisiana University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | Southeastern | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Hammond, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #968 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | selu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Southeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $5,777 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $18,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $9,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $12,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $10,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
NSU | Southeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 4,887 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 4,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 99% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 48.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NSU | Southeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Southeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $21,272 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $219 |
Diversity |
NSU | Southeastern | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | Southeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Southeastern | ||
| 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
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 9,389 students)
NSU vs. Southeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Southeastern?
- Southeastern Louisiana University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($5,777.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Southeastern than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($18,255.00 vs. $15,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than NSU ($12,291 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 8.9% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($9,430 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 13.5% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($10,785 vs. $9,499)
NSU vs. Southeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Southeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Southeastern Louisiana University (1030) is 22 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Incoming NSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Southeastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at NSU (3.3)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than NSU (97.9%)
NSU vs. Southeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Southeastern? 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 Southeastern and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University earn on average $3,000 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($41,100 vs. $38,100)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $259 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($21,272 vs. $21,531)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($219 vs. $222)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/