- Abilene Christian University is a private school while Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSU) is a public school.
- Abilene Christian University is located in Abilene, TX and NSU is located in Natchitoches, LA.
- Abilene Christian University has more expensive tuition of $42,380 than NSU ($19,652).
- Abilene Christian University has tighter acceptance rate of 58.06% than NSU (80.29%).
- Abilene Christian University has higher SAT scores of 1,160 than NSU (1,050).
- NSU is larger with 9,389 students than Abilene Christian University (5,079 students).
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| #13 in Texas | Rankings | #8 in Louisiana |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Abilene, TX | Location | Natchitoches, LA |
| Known as | NSU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $42,380 | Undergraduate | $8,864 Louisiana residents $19,652 out-of-state |
| $24,174 | Graduate | $9,758 Louisiana residents $20,546 out-of-state |
| $24,769 | Financial Aid | $6,866 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 | Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 58.06% | Acceptance Rate | 80.29% |
| 16.33% | Yield | 43.56% |
| 1,160 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,050 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,079 | Total Students | 9,389 |
| 3,211 | Undergraduate | 8,405 |
| 1,868 | Graduate | 984 |
| 1,513 | Online Enrollment | 5,349 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 46% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 79% | Retention Rate | 61% |
| $48,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,430) $6,000 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,492) $6,152 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,300 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 272 Full-time 137 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 320 Full-time 231 Part-time |
| 810 Full-time 234 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 780 Full-time 233 Part-time |
| $76,618 for Faculties $58,579 Part-time | Average Salary | $60,188 for Faculties $48,404 Part-time |