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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSUS ULM UL Lafayette Southeastern Oklahoma State University Rutgers University-Newark LSUA UCO-Central MSU Cameron University NSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | East Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | ECU | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #928 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 89% |
Admission |
NSU | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 960/1078 | ||
| 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 | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $174 |
Diversity |
NSU | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NSU | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 11% | ||
Campus |
NSU | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 3,376 students)
NSU vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or ECU?
- East Central University is 15.8% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($6,001.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at NSU than East Central University ($15,968.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than NSU ($10,221 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 32.5% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($7,752 vs. $10,269)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern State University of Louisiana as East Central University (89% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 7.3% larger than aid received East Central University ($9,499 vs. $8,853)
NSU vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 38 points higher than at ECU (970)
- Incoming NSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ECU (21)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than ECU (70.1%)
NSU vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or ECU? 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 ECU and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than East Central University (37% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $2,200 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $38,100)
- East Central University students graduate with a $4,653 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($16,878 vs. $21,531)
- ECU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($174 vs. $222)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/