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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSUS ULM UL Lafayette California State University-Northridge Rutgers University-Newark LSUA MSU UNT SHSU LSU UT Permian Basin| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | The University of Texas Pan American | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | UT-Pan American | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Edinburg, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 31,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #896 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | utpa.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | UT-Pan American | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $7,854 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $17,649 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $8,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $8,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $9,938 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
NSU | UT-Pan American | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 13,744 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 12,053 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 47.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 830/1090 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NSU | UT-Pan American | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | UT-Pan American | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $10,539 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $108 |
Diversity |
NSU | UT-Pan American | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 91% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | UT-Pan American | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
NSU | UT-Pan American | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas Pan American is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (31,559 students vs. 9,389 students)
NSU vs. UT-Pan American Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or UT-Pan American?
- The University of Texas Pan American is 51.6% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,854.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at UT-Pan American than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($17,649.00 vs. $15,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas Pan American than NSU ($8,105 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas Pan American are 15.5% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($8,888 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas Pan American than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas Pan American students is 4.6% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($9,938 vs. $9,499)
NSU vs. UT-Pan American Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or UT-Pan American? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT-Pan American or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (1008) is 84 points higher than at UT-Pan American (924)
- Incoming NSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UT-Pan American (19)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at UT-Pan American (3.16)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than UT-Pan American (87.7%)
NSU vs. UT-Pan American Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or UT-Pan American? 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 UT-Pan American and NSU.
- The graduation rate at UT-Pan American is higher than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas Pan American earn on average $3,800 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $38,100)
- The University of Texas Pan American students graduate with a $10,992 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($10,539 vs. $21,531)
- UT-Pan American graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($108 vs. $222)
- More UT-Pan American 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/