- University of Holy Cross is a private school while Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Louisiana.
- NSU has more expensive tuition of $19,652 than University of Holy Cross ($16,160).
- University of Holy Cross has tighter acceptance rate of 46.15% than NSU (80.29%).
- NSU is larger with 9,389 students than University of Holy Cross (1,120 students).
| University of Holy Cross View More Rivals | Northwestern State University of Louisiana View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #8 in Louisiana | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| New Orleans, LA | Location | Natchitoches, LA |
| Known as | NSU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | 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 (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,160 | Undergraduate | $8,864 Louisiana residents $19,652 out-of-state |
| $15,350 | Graduate | $9,758 Louisiana residents $20,546 out-of-state |
| $6,136 | Financial Aid | $6,866 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $25 graduate | |
| 46.15% | Acceptance Rate | 80.29% |
| 9.95% | Yield | 43.56% |
| Test Scores | 1,050 SAT, 21 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,120 | Total Students | 9,389 |
| 774 | Undergraduate | 8,405 |
| 346 | Graduate | 984 |
| 468 | Online Enrollment | 5,349 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 36% | Graduation Rate | 46% |
| 43% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 61% |
| $40,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,600 |
| 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 |
| Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 115) $7,400 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,492) $6,152 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,300 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 69 Full-time 85 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 320 Full-time 231 Part-time |
| 123 Full-time 105 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 780 Full-time 233 Part-time |
| $68,365 for Faculties $56,259 Part-time | Average Salary | $60,188 for Faculties $48,404 Part-time |