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UT Arlington UT Dallas Texas Tech UH Texas A&M UT Austin Texas State Texas Woman's University WSU Tarleton Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Baylor| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | University of North Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | UNT | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,847 | 47,507 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #869 | #690 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $8,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $18,399 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,617 | $10,805 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,156 | $14,675 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,220 | $11,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 83% |
Admission |
NSU | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,194 | 36,807 | ||
| Admitted | 2,994 | 26,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 925/1243 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
NSU | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $206 |
Diversity |
NSU | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 4% | ||
Campus |
NSU | UNT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (47,507 students vs. 8,847 students)
NSU vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 60.6% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($8,319.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at UNT than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($18,399.00 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 UNT ($13,156 vs. $14,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 1.8% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($10,617 vs. $10,805)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than University of North Texas (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 0.7% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($11,220 vs. $11,142)
NSU vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or NSU .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 85 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Incoming UNT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman UNT students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than UNT (72.5%)
NSU vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or UNT? 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 UNT and NSU.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $8,900 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $38,100)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $1,531 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,531)
- UNT graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More UNT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/