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Overview |
NSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #951 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 85% |
Admission |
NSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 960/1100 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $193 |
Diversity |
NSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
NSU | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 9,389 students)
NSU vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or University of Houston-Downtown?
- University of Houston Downtown is 20.7% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($16,068.00 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 University of Houston-Downtown ($14,238 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 3.9% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($9,882 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than University of Houston Downtown (89% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 21% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($9,499 vs. $7,849)
NSU vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or University of Houston-Downtown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Downtown or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 114 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming NSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than University of Houston-Downtown (88.4%)
NSU vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or University of Houston-Downtown? 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 University of Houston-Downtown and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than University of Houston Downtown (37% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $9,300 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $38,100)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $2,781 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,531)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($193 vs. $222)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/