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Overview |
NSU | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Victoria, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,847 | 3,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #869 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | uhv.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $5,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $14,903 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,617 | $10,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,156 | $9,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,220 | $10,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 77% |
Admission |
NSU | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,194 | 1,881 | ||
| Admitted | 2,994 | 1,443 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 925/1243 | 993/1180 | ||
| 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 | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $17,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $181 |
Diversity |
NSU | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NSU | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (8,847 students vs. 3,784 students)
NSU vs. University of Houston-Victoria Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or University of Houston-Victoria?
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 1.4% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Victoria for in-state tuition ($5,180.00 vs. $5,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at NSU than University of Houston Victoria ($15,968.00 vs. $14,903.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Victoria than NSU ($9,912 vs. $13,156)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Victoria are 1.2% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($10,494 vs. $10,617)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than University of Houston Victoria (94% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 5.7% larger than aid received University of Houston Victoria ($11,220 vs. $10,612)
NSU vs. University of Houston-Victoria Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or University of Houston-Victoria? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Victoria or NSU .
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than University of Houston-Victoria (76.7%)
NSU vs. University of Houston-Victoria Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or University of Houston-Victoria? 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-Victoria and NSU.
- Graduates from University of Houston Victoria earn on average $5,100 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $38,100)
- University of Houston Victoria students graduate with a $4,002 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($17,529 vs. $21,531)
- University of Houston-Victoria graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($181 vs. $222)
- More University of Houston-Victoria graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/