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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 North Texas at Dallas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | UNTD | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Dallas, Texas | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 3,685 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | untdallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | UNTD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $7,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $20,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $9,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $10,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $11,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
NSU | UNTD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 2,474 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 2,316 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 775/886 | ||
| 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 | Aug 6, 2024 |
Academics |
NSU | UNTD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | UNTD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | N/A |
Diversity |
NSU | UNTD | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NSU | UNTD | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 1% | ||
Campus |
NSU | UNTD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than UNTD based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 3,685 students)
NSU vs. UNTD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or UNTD?
- University of North Texas at Dallas is 51.4% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,840.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at UNTD than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($20,080.00 vs. $15,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas at Dallas than NSU ($10,351 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas at Dallas are 10.4% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($9,302 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas at Dallas than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas at Dallas students is 22.1% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($11,598 vs. $9,499)
NSU vs. UNTD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or UNTD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNTD or NSU .
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than UNTD (93.6%)
NSU vs. UNTD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or UNTD? 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 UNTD and NSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/