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