- Both Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSU) and Stephen F Austin State University (SFA) are public.
- NSU is located in Natchitoches, LA and SFA is located in Nacogdoches, TX.
- SFA has more expensive tuition of $20,680 than NSU ($19,652).
- SFA has tighter acceptance rate of 65.43% than NSU (80.29%).
- SFA has higher SAT scores of 1,060 than NSU (1,050).
- SFA is larger with 11,327 students than NSU (9,389 students).
Northwestern State University of Louisiana View More Rivals | Stephen F Austin State University View More Rivals | |
| #8 in Louisiana | Rankings | #44 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Natchitoches, LA | Location | Nacogdoches, TX |
NSU| Known as | SFA | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 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 | $10,600 Texas residents $20,680 out-of-state |
| $9,758 Louisiana residents $20,546 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,433 Texas residents $14,993 out-of-state |
| $6,866 | Financial Aid | $8,620 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 80.29% | Acceptance Rate | 65.43% |
| 43.56% | Yield | 32.28% |
| 1,050 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,060 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,389 | Total Students | 11,327 |
| 8,405 | Undergraduate | 9,905 |
| 984 | Graduate | 1,422 |
| 5,349 | Online Enrollment | 2,653 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 29% | |
| 61% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| $39,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,400 |
| 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: 4,441) |
| ✔ (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 | 17 to 1 |
| 320 Full-time 231 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 530 Full-time 232 Part-time |
| 780 Full-time 233 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,412 Full-time 269 Part-time |
| $60,188 for Faculties $48,404 Part-time | Average Salary | $70,076 for Faculties $50,852 Part-time |