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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSUS NSU ULM UL Lafayette Rutgers University-Newark LSUA UCO-Central MSU UNT LSU McNeese| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Rogers State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | RSU | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Claremore, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 3,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | rsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | RSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $4,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $12,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $10,725 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $7,107 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 79% |
Admission |
NSU | RSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | |||
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Academics |
NSU | RSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | RSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $16,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $166 |
Diversity |
NSU | RSU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 19% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NSU | RSU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NSU | RSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than RSU based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 3,155 students)
NSU vs. RSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or RSU?
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 14.2% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($5,180.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at NSU than Rogers State University ($15,968.00 vs. $12,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rogers State University than NSU ($13,446 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 4.4% lower than costs at Rogers State University ($10,269 vs. $10,725)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than Rogers State University (89% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 33.7% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($9,499 vs. $7,107)
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or RSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RSU or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 178 points higher than at RSU (830)
- Incoming NSU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at RSU (17)
- Accepted freshman RSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at NSU (3.3)
NSU vs. RSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or RSU? 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 RSU and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Rogers State University (37% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn on average $800 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $37,300)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $5,381 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($16,150 vs. $21,531)
- RSU graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($166 vs. $222)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RSU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/