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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 | Texas A&M University Central Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Killeen, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 2,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | tamuct.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $5,857 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $15,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $10,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $5,465 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $9,203 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 82% |
Admission |
NSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 67 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 50.7% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
NSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $12,263 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $126 |
Diversity |
NSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
NSU | A&M-Central Texas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than A&M-Central Texas based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 2,198 students)
NSU vs. A&M-Central Texas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or A&M-Central Texas?
- Texas A&M University Central Texas is 13.1% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($5,857.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at NSU than Texas A&M University Central Texas ($15,968.00 vs. $15,649.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Central Texas than NSU ($5,465 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 4.4% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Central Texas ($10,269 vs. $10,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than Texas A&M University Central Texas (89% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 3.2% larger than aid received Texas A&M University Central Texas ($9,499 vs. $9,203)
NSU vs. A&M-Central Texas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or A&M-Central Texas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Central Texas or NSU .
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than A&M-Central Texas (95.7%)
NSU vs. A&M-Central Texas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or A&M-Central Texas? 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 A&M-Central Texas and NSU.
- Texas A&M University Central Texas students graduate with a $9,268 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($12,263 vs. $21,531)
- A&M-Central Texas graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($126 vs. $222)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/