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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSUS ULM UL Lafayette Rutgers University-Newark LSUA MSU UNT LSU McNeese| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Southwestern Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | Southwestern Christian College | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Terrell, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 88 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | swcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Southwestern Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $10,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $10,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $7,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $7,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $8,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
NSU | Southwestern Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
NSU | Southwestern Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Southwestern Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $25,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | N/A |
Diversity |
NSU | Southwestern Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 66% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NSU | Southwestern Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 13% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Southwestern Christian College | ||
| 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
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than Southwestern Christian College based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 88 students)
NSU vs. Southwestern Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Southwestern Christian College?
- Southwestern Christian College is 94.4% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($10,070.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at NSU than Southwestern Christian College ($15,968.00 vs. $10,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Christian College than NSU ($7,970 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Christian College are 45.8% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($7,042 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Christian College than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 10.7% larger than aid received Southwestern Christian College ($9,499 vs. $8,584)
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Southwestern Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Christian College or NSU .
NSU vs. Southwestern Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Southwestern Christian College? 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 Southwestern Christian College and NSU.
- Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn on average $12,900 more per year than Southwestern Christian College graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $25,200)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Christian College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/