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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSUS Western New Mexico University ULM UL Lafayette Rutgers University-Newark Texas Woman's University NMSU LSUA MSU UNM UNT| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | ENMU | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Portales, NM | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 5,106 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #943 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | enmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | ENMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $4,194 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $6,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $8,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $8,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $8,719 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
NSU | ENMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 1,713 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 27.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 92.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 840/1100 | ||
| 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 24, 2024 |
Academics |
NSU | ENMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | ENMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $14,267 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $147 |
Diversity |
NSU | ENMU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 38% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NSU | ENMU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 15% | ||
Campus |
NSU | ENMU | ||
| 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 ENMU based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 5,106 students)
NSU vs. ENMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or ENMU?
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 23.5% more expensive to attend than ENMU for in-state tuition ($5,180.00 vs. $4,194.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.6% higher at NSU than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($15,968.00 vs. $6,174.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than NSU ($8,702 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus are 25.7% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($8,170 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 8.9% larger than aid received Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus ($9,499 vs. $8,719)
NSU vs. ENMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or ENMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ENMU or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 61 points higher than at ENMU (947)
- Incoming NSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ENMU (20)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at ENMU (3.23)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than ENMU (27.6%)
NSU vs. ENMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or ENMU? 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 ENMU and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus (37% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn on average $4,300 more per year than ENMU graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $33,800)
- Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,264 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($14,267 vs. $21,531)
- ENMU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($147 vs. $222)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ENMU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/