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Overview |
NSU | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Laredo, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | tamiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $3,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $13,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $9,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $5,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $10,872 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
NSU | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 7,848 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 3,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
NSU | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $14,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $153 |
Diversity |
NSU | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NSU | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Texas A & M International University | ||
| 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 Texas A & M International University based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 8,505 students)
NSU vs. Texas A & M International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Texas A & M International University?
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 35.7% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M International University for in-state tuition ($5,180.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at NSU than Texas A & M International University ($15,968.00 vs. $13,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M International University than NSU ($5,383 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M International University are 11.5% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($9,210 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A & M International University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M International University students is 14.5% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($10,872 vs. $9,499)
NSU vs. Texas A & M International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Texas A & M International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A & M International University or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 103 points higher than at Texas A & M International University (905)
- Incoming NSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas A & M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A & M International University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Texas A & M International University (47.9%)
NSU vs. Texas A & M International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Texas A & M International 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 Texas A & M International University and NSU.
- The graduation rate at Texas A & M International University is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M International University earn on average $7,100 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $38,100)
- Texas A & M International University students graduate with a $6,725 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($14,806 vs. $21,531)
- Texas A & M International University graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($153 vs. $222)
- More Texas A & M International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/