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Overview |
NSU | UW | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Laramie, WY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,847 | 10,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #869 | #334 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | uwyo.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | UW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $4,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $20,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,617 | $13,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,156 | $13,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,220 | $8,761 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 89% |
Admission |
NSU | UW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,194 | 5,644 | ||
| Admitted | 2,994 | 5,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 925/1243 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
NSU | UW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | UW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $191 |
Diversity |
NSU | UW | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
NSU | UW | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 40% | ||
Campus |
NSU | UW | ||
| 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 Wyoming is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (10,913 students vs. 8,847 students)
NSU vs. UW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or UW?
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 4% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($5,180.00 vs. $4,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at UW than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($20,760.00 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 UW ($13,156 vs. $13,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 25.6% lower than costs at University of Wyoming ($10,617 vs. $13,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than University of Wyoming (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 28.1% larger than aid received University of Wyoming ($11,220 vs. $8,761)
NSU vs. UW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or UW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW or NSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wyoming (1122) is 114 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Incoming UW students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman UW students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at NSU (3.3)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than NSU (93.7%)
NSU vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or UW? 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 UW and NSU.
- The graduation rate at UW is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (53% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Wyoming earn on average $13,300 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $38,100)
- University of Wyoming students graduate with a $3,031 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($18,500 vs. $21,531)
- UW graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($191 vs. $222)
- More UW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/