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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 | Belhaven University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | Belhaven University | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 3,627 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #760 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | belhaven.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Belhaven University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $27,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $27,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $19,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $17,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 56% |
Admission |
NSU | Belhaven University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 2,589 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 1,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
NSU | Belhaven University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Belhaven University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $28,402 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $293 |
Diversity |
NSU | Belhaven University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
NSU | Belhaven University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 48% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Belhaven University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than Belhaven University based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 3,627 students)
NSU vs. Belhaven University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Belhaven University?
- Belhaven University is 440.2% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($27,980.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.2% higher at Belhaven University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($27,980.00 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 Belhaven University ($14,238 vs. $19,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 12.8% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($9,100 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than Belhaven University (89% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belhaven University students is 79.7% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($17,067 vs. $9,499)
NSU vs. Belhaven University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Belhaven University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belhaven University or NSU .
- Accepted freshman Belhaven University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
NSU vs. Belhaven University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Belhaven University? 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 Belhaven University and NSU.
- The graduation rate at Belhaven University is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (48% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Belhaven University earn on average $2,800 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $6,871 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($21,531 vs. $28,402)
- NSU graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($222 vs. $293)
- More Belhaven University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/