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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSUS ULM UL Lafayette Rutgers University-Newark LSUA MSU UNT LSU McNeese| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Arlington Baptist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | ABC | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 218 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | abconline.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | ABC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $15,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $15,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $8,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $19,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $6,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 84% |
Admission |
NSU | ABC | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| 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 | ABC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | ABC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $26,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
NSU | ABC | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | ABC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
NSU | ABC | ||
| 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 ABC based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 218 students)
NSU vs. ABC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or ABC?
- Arlington Baptist College is 200% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($15,540.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at NSU than Arlington Baptist College ($15,968.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than ABC ($14,238 vs. $19,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arlington Baptist College are 23.6% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($8,310 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than Arlington Baptist College (89% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 44.1% larger than aid received Arlington Baptist College ($9,499 vs. $6,593)
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or ABC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ABC or NSU .
NSU vs. ABC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or ABC? 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 ABC and NSU.
- The graduation rate at ABC is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (41% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn on average $1,200 more per year than ABC graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $36,900)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $4,470 lower median federal student loan debt than ABC graduates. ($21,531 vs. $26,001)
- NSU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than ABC graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABC students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/