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Overview |
NSU | TSU | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
NSU | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 820/1000 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NSU | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $303 |
Diversity |
NSU | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NSU | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 22% | ||
Campus |
NSU | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than TSU based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 8,632 students)
NSU vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 43.6% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at TSU than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($19,677.00 vs. $15,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than NSU ($11,826 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 6.3% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($9,664 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 27.2% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($12,085 vs. $9,499)
NSU vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 191 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming NSU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at TSU (3.0)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than TSU (96.8%)
NSU vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or TSU? 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 TSU and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Texas Southern University (37% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn on average $1,900 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $36,200)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $7,827 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($21,531 vs. $29,358)
- NSU graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($222 vs. $303)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU 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/