| NSU vs. LSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#12 in Federal Region VI Universities #11 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #124 in National Universities #3 in Louisiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,864 Louisiana Residents $19,652 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,954 Louisiana Residents $28,631 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,758 Louisiana Residents $20,546 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,027 Louisiana Residents $29,962 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,866 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,917 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,050 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,230 SAT 25 ACT |
| Easier97.93% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter75.72% |
| Favorable35.88% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower25.16% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller9,389 | Total Enrollment | Larger37,348 |
| Smaller8,405 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger30,952 |
| Smaller984 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,396 |
| Larger5,349 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,031 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower46% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| Lower61% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,492) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,802) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,300) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,826) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty22 to 1 |
| 551 | Number of faculties | 1,537 |
| Lower$63,343 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$96,660 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.