- Both Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSU) and Southeastern Louisiana University are public.
- Both schools are located in Louisiana.
- Southeastern Louisiana University has more expensive tuition of $20,851 than NSU ($19,652).
- NSU has tighter acceptance rate of 80.29% than Southeastern Louisiana University (88.34%).
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger with 13,465 students than NSU (9,389 students).
Northwestern State University of Louisiana View More Rivals | Southeastern Louisiana University View More Rivals | |
| #8 in Louisiana | Rankings | #14 in Louisiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Natchitoches, LA | Location | Hammond, LA |
NSU| Known as | Southeastern | |
| 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) |
| 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 | $8,373 Louisiana residents $20,851 out-of-state |
| $9,758 Louisiana residents $20,546 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,830 Louisiana residents $21,308 out-of-state |
| $6,866 | Financial Aid | $8,800 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $20 graduate |
| 80.29% | Acceptance Rate | 88.34% |
| 43.56% | Yield | 69.61% |
| 1,050 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,389 | Total Students | 13,465 |
| 8,405 | Undergraduate | 12,426 |
| 984 | Graduate | 1,039 |
| 5,349 | Online Enrollment | 866 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 43% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 32% | |
| 61% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $39,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $42,800 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,492) $6,152 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,648) $5,200 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 | 18 to 1 |
| 320 Full-time 231 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 513 Full-time 118 Part-time |
| 780 Full-time 233 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,271 Full-time 252 Part-time |
| $60,188 for Faculties $48,404 Part-time | Average Salary | $62,739 for Faculties $49,716 Part-time |