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Western State Colorado University LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Colorado Mesa Colorado State LSUS CU Boulder ULM UCCS Adams State College UL Lafayette Rutgers University-Newark University of Northern Colorado| Fort Lewis College | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FLC | NSU | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | Natchitoches, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,400 | 9,389 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #818 | #975 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | nsula.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,200 | $5,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,712 | $15,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,554 | $10,269 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,685 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,215 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 89% |
Admission |
FLC | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,942 | 2,903 | ||
| Admitted | 4,496 | 2,843 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | 955/1135 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
FLC | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $222 |
Diversity |
FLC | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
FLC | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 2% | ||
Campus |
FLC | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 3,400 students)
FLC vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or NSU?
- Fort Lewis College is 39% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,200.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at FLC than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($17,712.00 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 FLC ($14,238 vs. $15,685)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 22.3% lower than costs at Fort Lewis College ($10,269 vs. $12,554)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fort Lewis College than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fort Lewis College students is 49.6% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($14,215 vs. $9,499)
FLC vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or FLC .
- The average SAT score at Fort Lewis College (1012) is 4 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Incoming FLC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman FLC students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than FLC (91%)
FLC vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC 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 FLC.
- The graduation rate at FLC is the same as at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (37% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Fort Lewis College earn on average $900 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $38,100)
- Fort Lewis College students graduate with a $2,031 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,531)
- FLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($201 vs. $222)
- More FLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/