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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSUS Paul Quinn College ULM UL Lafayette Rutgers University-Newark LSUA MSU UNT LSU Huston-Tillotson University McNeese| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Wiley College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | Wiley College | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 698 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | wileyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Wiley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $12,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $12,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $5,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $11,246 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $9,054 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 93% |
Admission |
NSU | Wiley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
NSU | Wiley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Wiley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $29,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $30,046 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $310 |
Diversity |
NSU | Wiley College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 54% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NSU | Wiley College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 31% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Wiley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than Wiley College based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 698 students)
NSU vs. Wiley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Wiley College?
- Wiley College is 141.3% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($12,500.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at NSU than Wiley College ($15,968.00 vs. $12,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wiley College than NSU ($11,246 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wiley College are 105.4% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($5,000 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wiley College than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 4.9% larger than aid received Wiley College ($9,499 vs. $9,054)
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Wiley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wiley College or NSU .
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Wiley College (2.53)
NSU vs. Wiley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Wiley College? 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 Wiley College and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Wiley College (37% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn on average $9,000 more per year than Wiley College graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $29,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $8,515 lower median federal student loan debt than Wiley College graduates. ($21,531 vs. $30,046)
- NSU graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Wiley College graduates. ($222 vs. $310)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wiley College students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/