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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSUS Evangel University DBU ULM Oklahoma Baptist University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus OU UL Lafayette UMHB Abilene Christian University Rutgers University-Newark| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Oral Roberts University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | ORU | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 5,051 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #849 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | oru.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | ORU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $22,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $23,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
NSU | ORU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 4,045 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 3,170 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | ORU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | ORU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $29,244 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $302 |
Diversity |
NSU | ORU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
NSU | ORU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 16% | ||
Campus |
NSU | ORU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than ORU based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 5,051 students)
NSU vs. ORU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or ORU?
- Oral Roberts University is 503.3% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.7% higher at ORU than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($31,250.00 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 ORU ($14,238 vs. $22,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oral Roberts University are 13.5% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($9,050 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oral Roberts University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oral Roberts University students is 149.2% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($23,675 vs. $9,499)
NSU vs. ORU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or ORU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ORU or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Oral Roberts University (1009) is 1 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Incoming NSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at ORU (22)
- Accepted freshman ORU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than ORU (78.4%)
NSU vs. ORU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or ORU? 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 ORU and NSU.
- The graduation rate at ORU is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (56% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Oral Roberts University earn on average $2,100 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $7,713 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($21,531 vs. $29,244)
- NSU graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($222 vs. $302)
- More ORU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/