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Overview |
NSU | Northwest | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 95% |
Admission |
NSU | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
NSU | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 33% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Northwest | ||
| 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 Northwest based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 8,505 students)
NSU vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Northwest?
- Northwest Missouri State University is 16.1% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($6,015.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at NSU than Northwest Missouri State University ($15,968.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than NSU ($14,197 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 1.5% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($10,269 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 13.3% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($9,499 vs. $8,387)
NSU vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 39 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Northwest (85.6%)
NSU vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Northwest? 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 Northwest and NSU.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $3,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($21,531 vs. $25,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/