| HBU vs. NSU |
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|---|---|---|
#15 in Federal Region VI Universities #30 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #12 in Federal Region VI Universities #11 in Louisiana Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$39,430 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,864 Louisiana Residents $19,652 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$11,870 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,758 Louisiana Residents $20,546 Out-of-State |
| More$25,027 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,902 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,090 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,030 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter84.44% | Acceptance Rate | Easier92.54% |
| Lower10.52% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable37.38% |
| 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 Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,276 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,523 |
| Smaller2,899 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,622 |
| Larger1,377 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller901 |
| Smaller1,198 | Online Student Population | Larger4,083 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher49% | Graduate Rate | Lower43% |
| 35% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower69% | Retention Rate | Higher71% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 256 | Number of faculty | 474 |
| Higher$74,299 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$64,064 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.