| 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) |
| 2025 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$7,902 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,924 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,030 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,255 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier92.54% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter73.33% |
| Favorable37.38% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.96% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller8,523 | Total Enrollment | Larger41,705 |
| Smaller7,622 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger34,242 |
| Smaller901 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,463 |
| Smaller4,083 | Online Student Population | Larger5,129 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower43% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| Lower71% | Retention Rate | Higher85% |
| 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 474 | Number of faculty | 1,610 |
| Lower$64,064 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$103,487 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.