CSU vs. NSU
The following statements compare Columbus State University and Northwestern State University of Louisiana with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- NSU's tuition ($19,652) is more expensive than CSU ($16,805).
- CSU's acceptance rate (87.80%) is lower than NSU (97.93%).
- NSU has higher yield (35.88%) than CSU (30.37%).
- NSU's SAT score (1,050) is higher than CSU (1,020).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.
- NSU (9,389 students) is larger than CSU (7,479 students) with more enrolled students.
- CSU ($7,104) has higher amount of financial aid than NSU ($6,866).
- NSU's graduation rate (46%) is higher than CSU (43%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$5,751 In-State
$16,805 out-of-state
$16,805 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,104
Test Scores
1,020 SAT
19 ACT
Admission
87.80% Acceptance Rate
30.37% Yield
Enrollment
6,003 Undergraduate
1,476 Graduate
2,055 Online Students
Graduation Rate
43% Graduation Rate
26% Transfer-out Rate
65% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
331 Faculties (full-time)
779 Staffs (full-time)
$69,092 Faculty Salary
$50,659 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,322 annual charge
-1,485 capacity
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Public, 4 years • Natchitoches, LA #8 in Louisiana more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,864 In-State
$19,652 out-of-state
$19,652 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,866
Test Scores
1,050 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
97.93% Acceptance Rate
35.88% Yield
Enrollment
8,405 Undergraduate
984 Graduate
5,349 Online Students
Graduation Rate
46% Graduation Rate
61% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
320 Faculties (full-time)
780 Staffs (full-time)
$60,188 Faculty Salary
$48,404 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,152 annual charge
-1,492 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,300 annual charge
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