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Overview |
NSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 88% |
Admission |
NSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
NSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $211 |
Diversity |
NSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 12% | ||
Campus |
NSU | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 9,242 students)
NSU vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or West Texas A & M University?
- West Texas A & M University is 23% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.2% higher at NSU than West Texas A & M University ($15,968.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than West Texas A & M University ($14,238 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 4.1% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($9,860 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than West Texas A & M University (89% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 26.7% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($9,499 vs. $7,500)
NSU vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 37 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming NSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than West Texas A & M University (91.6%)
NSU vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or West Texas A & M University? 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 West Texas A & M University and NSU.
- The graduation rate at West Texas A & M University is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $6,000 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $38,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $1,031 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,531)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($211 vs. $222)
- More West Texas A & M University 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/