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UH LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M LSUS Texas Tech Texas State UNT| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | HBU | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
NSU | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $249 |
Diversity |
NSU | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
NSU | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 5% | ||
Campus |
NSU | HBU | ||
| 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 HBU based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 4,257 students)
NSU vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 561.2% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.5% higher at HBU than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($34,250.00 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 HBU ($14,238 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 12.5% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($9,130 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 183.3% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($26,908 vs. $9,499)
NSU vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 52 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Incoming HBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than HBU (84.5%)
NSU vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or HBU? 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 HBU and NSU.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (45% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $13,500 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $2,635 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($21,531 vs. $24,166)
- NSU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($222 vs. $249)
- More HBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/