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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSUS ULM UL Lafayette Rutgers University-Newark LSUA MSU UNT LSU UAPB McNeese| Philander Smith College | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | NSU | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Natchitoches, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 9,389 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | nsula.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $5,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $15,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $10,269 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 89% |
Admission |
PSC | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,903 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,843 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $21,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $222 |
Diversity |
PSC | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
PSC | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 2% | ||
Campus |
PSC | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or NSU?
- Philander Smith College is 127.9% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($11,804.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at NSU than Philander Smith College ($15,968.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than PSC ($14,238 vs. $15,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 24.5% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($8,250 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern State University of Louisiana than Philander Smith College (89% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Philander Smith College students is 8.6% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($10,317 vs. $9,499)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or PSC .
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or NSU? 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 NSU and PSC.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Philander Smith College (37% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn on average $11,300 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $26,800)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $9,469 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($21,531 vs. $31,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($222 vs. $320)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/