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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSUS Alfred State College SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Delhi ULM UL Lafayette Rutgers University-Newark SUNY Empire State College LSUA MSU UNT| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | SUNY College of Technology at Canton | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | SUNY Canton | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #924 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | canton.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | SUNY Canton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $11,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $14,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $14,049 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 87% |
Admission |
NSU | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 2,280 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 2,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | SUNY Canton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $19,552 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $202 |
Diversity |
NSU | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
NSU | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 4% | ||
Campus |
NSU | SUNY Canton | ||
| 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 SUNY Canton based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 2,836 students)
NSU vs. SUNY Canton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or SUNY Canton?
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton is 36.5% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at NSU than SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($15,968.00 vs. $11,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than NSU ($14,049 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 44.2% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($10,269 vs. $14,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (89% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Canton students is 6.1% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($10,081 vs. $9,499)
NSU vs. SUNY Canton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or SUNY Canton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Canton or NSU .
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SUNY Canton (3.0)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than SUNY Canton (94.9%)
NSU vs. SUNY Canton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or SUNY Canton? 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 SUNY Canton and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (37% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Canton earn on average $300 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $38,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton students graduate with a $1,979 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($19,552 vs. $21,531)
- SUNY Canton graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($202 vs. $222)
- More SUNY Canton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/