- Both Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSU) and Sam Houston State University (Sam Houston State) are public.
- NSU is located in Natchitoches, LA and Sam Houston State is located in Huntsville, TX.
- NSU has more expensive tuition of $19,652 than Sam Houston State ($19,020).
- Sam Houston State has tighter acceptance rate of 74.39% than NSU (80.29%).
- Sam Houston State has higher SAT scores of 1,050 than NSU (1,050).
- Sam Houston State is larger with 21,480 students than NSU (9,389 students).
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| #8 in Louisiana | Rankings | #255 in National Universities #31 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Natchitoches, LA | Location | Huntsville, TX |
NSU| Known as | Sam Houston State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,864 Louisiana residents $19,652 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,228 Texas residents $19,020 out-of-state |
| $9,758 Louisiana residents $20,546 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,954 Texas residents $16,298 out-of-state |
| $6,866 | Financial Aid | $8,466 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 80.29% | Acceptance Rate | 74.39% |
| 43.56% | Yield | 31.19% |
| 1,050 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,050 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,389 | Total Students | 21,480 |
| 8,405 | Undergraduate | 18,235 |
| 984 | Graduate | 3,245 |
| 5,349 | Online Enrollment | 5,098 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 23% | |
| 61% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $39,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,700 |
| 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 | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,492) $6,152 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,097) $6,008 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,300 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,900 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 320 Full-time 231 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 804 Full-time 212 Part-time |
| 780 Full-time 233 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,210 Full-time 285 Part-time |
| $60,188 for Faculties $48,404 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,548 for Faculties $60,069 Part-time |