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Overview |
NSU | Stockton | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Galloway, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 9,080 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #553 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | stockton.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Stockton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $12,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $20,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $13,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $18,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $11,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 94% |
Admission |
NSU | Stockton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 9,591 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 8,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 1050/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
NSU | Stockton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Stockton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $21,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $218 |
Diversity |
NSU | Stockton | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | Stockton | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 3% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Stockton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than Stockton based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 9,080 students)
NSU vs. Stockton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Stockton?
- Stockton University is 145.9% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($12,740.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at Stockton than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($20,474.00 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 Stockton ($14,238 vs. $18,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 32.1% lower than costs at Stockton University ($10,269 vs. $13,564)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stockton University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (94% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stockton University students is 22.5% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($11,635 vs. $9,499)
NSU vs. Stockton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Stockton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stockton or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Stockton University (1074) is 66 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Incoming NSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Stockton (22)
- Accepted freshman Stockton students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Stockton (85.5%)
NSU vs. Stockton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Stockton? 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 Stockton and NSU.
- The graduation rate at Stockton is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (66% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Stockton University earn on average $11,000 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $38,100)
- Stockton University students graduate with a $423 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($21,108 vs. $21,531)
- Stockton graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($218 vs. $222)
- More Stockton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/