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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSUS ULM UL Lafayette Rutgers University-Newark LSUA MSU UNT LSU Francis Marion University McNeese| University of Arkansas at Monticello | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAM | NSU | ||
| Location | Monticello, AR | Natchitoches, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,719 | 9,389 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uamont.edu | nsula.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAM | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,091 | $5,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,941 | $15,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,320 | $10,269 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,693 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
UAM | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,903 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,843 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.71 | 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 |
UAM | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAM | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $222 |
Diversity |
UAM | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
UAM | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UAM | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than UAM based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 2,719 students)
UAM vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAM or NSU?
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 1.7% more expensive to attend than UAM for in-state tuition ($5,180.00 vs. $5,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at NSU than University of Arkansas at Monticello ($15,968.00 vs. $10,941.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Monticello than NSU ($12,693 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Monticello are 40.3% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($7,320 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Monticello than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 2.3% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Monticello ($9,499 vs. $9,286)
Which college is harder to get into, UAM or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or UAM .
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at UAM (2.71)
UAM vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAM 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 UAM.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than University of Arkansas at Monticello (37% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn on average $4,300 more per year than UAM graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $33,800)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello students graduate with a $6,531 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,531)
- UAM graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAM students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/