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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSUS ULM UL Lafayette Rutgers University-Newark LSUA MSU UNT LSU McNeese| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | University of Houston Clear Lake | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | UHCL | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 8,562 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | uhcl.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | UHCL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $6,024 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $19,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $17,871 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $16,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 78% |
Admission |
NSU | UHCL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 1,985 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 990/1173 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NSU | UHCL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | UHCL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $17,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $177 |
Diversity |
NSU | UHCL | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | UHCL | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
NSU | UHCL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than UHCL based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 8,562 students)
NSU vs. UHCL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or UHCL?
- University of Houston Clear Lake is 16.3% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($6,024.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at UHCL than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($19,320.00 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 UHCL ($14,238 vs. $17,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Clear Lake are 8.8% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($9,440 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than University of Houston Clear Lake (89% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 78.7% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($16,973 vs. $9,499)
NSU vs. UHCL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or UHCL? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHCL or NSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston Clear Lake (1025) is 17 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Incoming NSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UHCL (22)
- Accepted freshman UHCL students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than UHCL (69.4%)
NSU vs. UHCL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or UHCL? 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 UHCL and NSU.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $15,600 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $38,100)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $4,381 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($17,150 vs. $21,531)
- UHCL graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($177 vs. $222)
- More UHCL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/