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Overview |
Purdue North Central | NSU | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Natchitoches, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 9,389 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | nsula.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $5,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $15,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $10,269 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 89% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 2,903 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 2,843 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 955/1135 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue North Central | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $21,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $222 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 2% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than Purdue North Central based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 6,092 students)
Purdue North Central vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or NSU?
- Purdue University North Central Campus is 30.2% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($6,746.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Purdue North Central than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($16,164.00 vs. $15,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than NSU ($7,832 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 39.1% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($7,380 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than Purdue University North Central Campus (89% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 32.5% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($9,499 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 65 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming NSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central or NSU? 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 NSU and Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (37% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus earn on average $3,800 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($21,531 vs. $24,836)
- NSU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($222 vs. $256)
- More Purdue North Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/