- Xavier University of Louisiana is a private school while Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Louisiana.
- Xavier University of Louisiana has more expensive tuition of $27,868 than NSU ($19,652).
- Xavier University of Louisiana has tighter acceptance rate of 64.08% than NSU (80.29%).
- Xavier University of Louisiana has higher SAT scores of 1,080 than NSU (1,050).
- NSU is larger with 9,389 students than Xavier University of Louisiana (3,419 students).
| Xavier University of Louisiana View More Rivals | Northwestern State University of Louisiana View More Rivals | |
| #12 in Louisiana | Rankings | #8 in Louisiana |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| New Orleans, LA | Location | Natchitoches, LA |
| Known as | NSU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's 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 (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $27,868 | Undergraduate | $8,864 Louisiana residents $19,652 out-of-state |
| $19,342 | Graduate | $9,758 Louisiana residents $20,546 out-of-state |
| $18,022 | Financial Aid | $6,866 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 | Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 64.08% | Acceptance Rate | 80.29% |
| 15.60% | Yield | 43.56% |
| 1,080 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,050 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,419 | Total Students | 9,389 |
| 2,696 | Undergraduate | 8,405 |
| 723 | Graduate | 984 |
| 65 | Online Enrollment | 5,349 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 46% |
| 36% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 61% |
| $64,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for 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: 1,709) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,492) $6,152 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,300 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 236 Full-time 45 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 320 Full-time 231 Part-time |
| 684 Full-time 85 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 780 Full-time 233 Part-time |
| $82,872 for Faculties $60,457 Part-time | Average Salary | $60,188 for Faculties $48,404 Part-time |