- Both Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSU) and McNeese State University (McNeese) are public.
- Both schools are located in Louisiana.
- NSU has more expensive tuition of $19,652 than McNeese ($9,960).
- McNeese has tighter acceptance rate of 62.24% than NSU (80.29%).
- McNeese has higher SAT scores of 1,080 than NSU (1,050).
- NSU is larger with 9,389 students than McNeese (6,230 students).
Northwestern State University of Louisiana View More Rivals | McNeese State University View More Rivals | |
| #8 in Louisiana | Rankings | #17 in Louisiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Natchitoches, LA | Location | Lake Charles, LA |
NSU| Known as | McNeese | |
| 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 (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,864 Louisiana residents $19,652 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,460 Louisiana residents $9,960 out-of-state |
| $9,758 Louisiana residents $20,546 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,497 Louisiana residents $9,997 out-of-state |
| $6,866 | Financial Aid | $8,886 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $20 graduate |
| 80.29% | Acceptance Rate | 62.24% |
| 43.56% | Yield | 64.36% |
| 1,050 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,080 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,389 | Total Students | 6,230 |
| 8,405 | Undergraduate | 5,696 |
| 984 | Graduate | 534 |
| 5,349 | Online Enrollment | 1,165 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 46% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 26% | |
| 61% | Retention Rate | 69% |
| $39,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $45,000 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,492) $6,152 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,037) $6,060 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 | 19 to 1 |
| 320 Full-time 231 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 258 Full-time 117 Part-time |
| 780 Full-time 233 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 613 Full-time 146 Part-time |
| $60,188 for Faculties $48,404 Part-time | Average Salary | $64,554 for Faculties $49,063 Part-time |