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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSUS ULM UL Lafayette Rutgers University-Newark LSUA MSU UNT LSU McNeese| Central Baptist College | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CBC | NSU | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Natchitoches, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 564 | 9,389 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbc.edu | nsula.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBC | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $5,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $15,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $10,269 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,128 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,788 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 89% |
Admission |
CBC | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 269 | 2,903 | ||
| Admitted | 172 | 2,843 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.9% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 841/1083 | 955/1135 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CBC | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBC | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
CBC | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
CBC | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CBC | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than CBC based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 564 students)
CBC vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBC or NSU?
- Central Baptist College is 212.7% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at CBC than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($16,200.00 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 CBC ($14,238 vs. $18,128)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Baptist College are 36.9% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($7,500 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Baptist College than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Baptist College students is 3% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($9,788 vs. $9,499)
CBC vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBC or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or CBC .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 40 points higher than at CBC (968)
- Incoming NSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CBC (21)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CBC (3.15)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than CBC (63.9%)
CBC vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBC 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 CBC.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Central Baptist College (37% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Central Baptist College earn on average $2,000 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $3,469 lower median federal student loan debt than CBC graduates. ($21,531 vs. $25,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than CBC graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More CBC 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/