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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Chamberlain College of Nursing-Houston LSUS ULM UL Lafayette Rutgers University-Newark LSUA MSU UNT LSU McNeese| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Herzing University Kenner | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Kenner, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 375 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | herzing.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $11,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $11,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $9,243 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $22,996 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $4,738 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
NSU | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 60 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 57 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 68.4% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
NSU | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $23,713 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $245 |
Diversity |
NSU | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 90% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
NSU | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 5% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Herzing University-Kenner | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than Herzing University-Kenner based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 375 students)
NSU vs. Herzing University-Kenner Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Herzing University-Kenner?
- Herzing University Kenner is 128.2% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($11,820.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at NSU than Herzing University Kenner ($15,968.00 vs. $11,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than Herzing University-Kenner ($14,238 vs. $22,996)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Herzing University Kenner are 11.1% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($9,243 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Herzing University Kenner than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 100.5% larger than aid received Herzing University Kenner ($9,499 vs. $4,738)
NSU vs. Herzing University-Kenner Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Herzing University-Kenner? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Herzing University-Kenner or NSU .
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Herzing University-Kenner (95%)
NSU vs. Herzing University-Kenner Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Herzing University-Kenner? 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 Herzing University-Kenner and NSU.
- Graduates from Herzing University Kenner earn on average $5,300 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $2,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Herzing University-Kenner graduates. ($21,531 vs. $23,713)
- NSU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Herzing University-Kenner graduates. ($222 vs. $245)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Herzing University-Kenner students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/