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Overview |
NSU | Saint Gregorys University | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Shawnee, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | stgregorys.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Saint Gregorys University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $21,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $21,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $8,578 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $15,106 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 91% |
Admission |
NSU | Saint Gregorys University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 565 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 240 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 42.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 43.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
NSU | Saint Gregorys University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Saint Gregorys University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $23,918 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $247 |
Diversity |
NSU | Saint Gregorys University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
NSU | Saint Gregorys University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | - | ||
Campus |
NSU | Saint Gregorys University | ||
| 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 Saint Gregorys University based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 702 students)
NSU vs. Saint Gregorys University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Saint Gregorys University?
- Saint Gregorys University is 311.2% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($21,300.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at Saint Gregorys University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($21,300.00 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 Saint Gregorys University ($14,238 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Gregorys University are 19.7% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($8,578 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Gregorys University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Gregorys University students is 59% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($15,106 vs. $9,499)
NSU vs. Saint Gregorys University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Saint Gregorys University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Gregorys University or NSU .
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Saint Gregorys University (42.5%)
NSU vs. Saint Gregorys University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Saint Gregorys 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 Saint Gregorys University and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Saint Gregorys University (37% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Saint Gregorys University earn on average $9,100 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $2,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Gregorys University graduates. ($21,531 vs. $23,918)
- NSU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Gregorys University graduates. ($222 vs. $247)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Gregorys University 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/