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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSUS ULM UL Lafayette Rutgers University-Newark LSUA MSU UNT LSU Louisiana College McNeese| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | TC | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 642 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 61% |
Admission |
NSU | TC | ||
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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 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | |||
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Academics |
NSU | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $320 |
Diversity |
NSU | TC | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 19% | ||
Campus |
NSU | TC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 642 students)
NSU vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or TC?
- Texas College is 58.5% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.5% higher at NSU than Texas College ($15,968.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than NSU ($11,174 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 22.2% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($8,400 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than Texas College (89% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas College students is 8% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($10,263 vs. $9,499)
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or NSU .
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at TC (2.9)
NSU vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or TC? 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 TC and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Texas College (37% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn on average $10,300 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $27,800)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $9,469 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($21,531 vs. $31,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($222 vs. $320)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/