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Houston Baptist UniversityHouston, TX
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Northwestern State University of LouisianaNatchitoches, LA
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#15 in Federal Region VI Universities
Rankings*
#12 in Federal Region VI Universities
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePublic, four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$38,100Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$8,864 Louisiana Residents
$19,652 Out-of-State
cheaper$11,475Graduate Tuitionexpensive$9,758 Louisiana Residents
$20,546 Out-of-State
More$23,996Average Financial Aid AmountLess$6,866
Admission
Higher1,140 SAT
24 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,050 SAT
21 ACT
Tighter84.48%Acceptance RateEasier97.93%
Lower8.45%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable35.88%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller4,257Total EnrollmentLarger9,389
Smaller2,823Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger8,405
Larger1,434Graduate Student PopulationSmaller984
Smaller1,237Online Student PopulationLarger5,349
Completion & Outcomes
Higher49%Graduate RateLower46%
32%Transfer-out Rate-
Higher69%Retention RateLower61%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,026)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,492)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,605)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,300)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty15 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty17 to 1
273Number of faculties551
Higher$76,611Average Faculty SalaryLower$63,343
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.