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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSUS Xavier University of Louisiana ULM UL Lafayette Rutgers University-Newark Southern University and A & M College LSUA Alabama State Dillard University MSU UNT| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Southern University at New Orleans | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | SUNO | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 1,950 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | suno.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | SUNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $4,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $13,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $14,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $9,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 88% |
Admission |
NSU | SUNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 928 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 868 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 15/18 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NSU | SUNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | SUNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $24,348 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $251 |
Diversity |
NSU | SUNO | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 85% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
NSU | SUNO | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 13% | ||
Campus |
NSU | SUNO | ||
| 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 SUNO based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 1,950 students)
NSU vs. SUNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or SUNO?
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 15.5% more expensive to attend than SUNO for in-state tuition ($5,180.00 vs. $4,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.3% higher at NSU than Southern University at New Orleans ($15,968.00 vs. $13,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than SUNO ($14,238 vs. $14,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University at New Orleans are 8.3% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($9,480 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than Southern University at New Orleans (89% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University at New Orleans students is 0.6% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($9,560 vs. $9,499)
NSU vs. SUNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or SUNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNO or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 205 points higher than at SUNO (803)
- Incoming NSU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SUNO (17)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SUNO (2.4)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than SUNO (93.5%)
NSU vs. SUNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or SUNO? 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 SUNO and NSU.
- Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn on average $6,500 more per year than SUNO graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $31,600)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $2,817 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNO graduates. ($21,531 vs. $24,348)
- NSU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than SUNO graduates. ($222 vs. $251)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNO students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/