- Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSU) is a public school while University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) is a private school.
- NSU is located in Natchitoches, LA and UIW is located in San Antonio, TX.
- UIW has more expensive tuition of $35,660 than NSU ($19,652).
- NSU has tighter acceptance rate of 80.29% than UIW (93.85%).
- NSU has higher SAT scores of 1,050 than UIW (1,020).
- NSU is larger with 9,389 students than UIW (7,305 students).
Northwestern State University of Louisiana View More Rivals | University of the Incarnate Word View More Rivals | |
| #8 in Louisiana | Rankings | #36 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Natchitoches, LA | Location | San Antonio, TX |
NSU| Known as | UIW | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,864 Louisiana residents $19,652 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $35,660 |
| $9,758 Louisiana residents $20,546 out-of-state | Graduate | $20,870 |
| $6,866 | Financial Aid | $20,296 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 80.29% | Acceptance Rate | 93.85% |
| 43.56% | Yield | 20.75% |
| 1,050 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,020 SAT, 19 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,389 | Total Students | 7,305 |
| 8,405 | Undergraduate | 4,724 |
| 984 | Graduate | 2,581 |
| 5,349 | Online Enrollment | 1,329 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 30% | |
| 61% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $39,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $52,500 |
| 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: 1,209) $7,800 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,300 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (17 meals per week) $5,200 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 320 Full-time 231 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 340 Full-time 398 Part-time |
| 780 Full-time 233 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,145 Full-time 450 Part-time |
| $60,188 for Faculties $48,404 Part-time | Average Salary | $78,245 for Faculties $61,186 Part-time |