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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Schreiner University LSUS Concordia University-Texas ULM UL Lafayette UMHB Rutgers University-Newark UIW HSU LSUA Texas State| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | TLU | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,847 | 1,361 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #869 | #567 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $34,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $34,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,617 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,156 | $23,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,220 | $23,620 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
NSU | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,194 | 1,554 | ||
| Admitted | 2,994 | 1,473 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 925/1243 | 1030/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
NSU | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
NSU | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
NSU | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
NSU | TLU | ||
| 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 TLU based on total student enrollment (8,847 students vs. 1,361 students)
NSU vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 562.2% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($34,300.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.8% higher at TLU than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($34,300.00 vs. $15,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than TLU ($13,156 vs. $23,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 11.9% lower than costs at Texas Lutheran University ($10,617 vs. $11,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 110.5% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($23,620 vs. $11,220)
NSU vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 2 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming NSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at NSU (3.3)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than NSU (93.7%)
NSU vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or TLU? 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 TLU and NSU.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas Lutheran University earn on average $11,500 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $5,469 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($21,531 vs. $27,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/