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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 | Brazosport College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | BC | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Lake Jackson, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 4,044 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | brazosport.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $1,726 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $4,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $8,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $4,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $4,019 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
NSU | BC | ||
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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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
NSU | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $5,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $54 |
Diversity |
NSU | BC | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NSU | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
NSU | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 4,044 students)
NSU vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or BC?
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 97% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($5,180.00 vs. $2,629.00)
- Out of state tuition is 293% higher at NSU than Brazosport College ($15,968.00 vs. $4,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than NSU ($4,718 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brazosport College are 18% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($8,700 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brazosport College than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 136.4% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($9,499 vs. $4,019)
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or NSU .
NSU vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or BC? 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 BC and NSU.
- Graduates from Brazosport College earn on average $1,500 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($39,600 vs. $38,100)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $16,281 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($5,250 vs. $21,531)
- BC graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($54 vs. $222)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/