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RU JMU LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon LSUS BC SU| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 95% |
Admission |
NSU | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
NSU | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
NSU | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 5% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Longwood University | ||
| 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 Longwood University based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 4,358 students)
NSU vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 69% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.8% higher at Longwood University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($21,690.00 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 Longwood University ($14,238 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 39.4% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,269 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 8.8% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($10,332 vs. $9,499)
NSU vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 23 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming NSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
NSU vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Longwood University? 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 Longwood University and NSU.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (60% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $5,100 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $3,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($21,531 vs. $25,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/