NSU vs. Franciscan University

Both Northwestern State University of Louisiana and Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University are 4 years schools located in Louisiana. The following statements compare Northwestern State University of Louisiana and Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • NSU's tuition ($19,652) is more expensive than Franciscan University ($15,690).
  • Franciscan University's acceptance rate (84.78%) is lower than NSU (97.93%).
  • Franciscan University has higher yield (45.51%) than NSU (35.88%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,050.
  • Franciscan University's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than NSU (17 to 1).
  • NSU (9,389 students) is larger than Franciscan University (1,228 students) with more enrolled students.
  • NSU ($6,866) has higher amount of financial aid than Franciscan University ($5,959).
  • NSU's graduation rate (46%) is higher than Franciscan University (42%).
Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Public, 4 years • Natchitoches, LA #8 in Louisiana more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,864 In-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
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,152 annual charge
-1,492 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,300 annual charge
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$15,690
Financial Aid
$5,959
Test Scores
Admission
84.78% Acceptance Rate
45.51% Yield
Enrollment
891 Undergraduate
337 Graduate
71 Online Students
Graduation Rate
42% Graduation Rate
41% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
89 Faculties (full-time)
158 Staffs (full-time)
$61,870 Faculty Salary
$55,403 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Campus Living
Graduation
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