| NSU vs. SFA |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#12 in Federal Region VI Universities #11 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #358 in National Universities #48 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, 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 Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,864 Louisiana Residents $19,652 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,128 Texas Residents $20,968 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,758 Louisiana Residents $20,546 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$7,829 Texas Residents $15,209 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,902 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,670 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,030 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,060 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter92.54% | Acceptance Rate | Easier93.99% |
| Favorable37.38% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.11% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,523 | Total Enrollment | Larger10,472 |
| Smaller7,622 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger9,129 |
| Smaller901 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,343 |
| Larger4,083 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,998 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower43% | Graduate Rate | Higher53% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| Lower71% | Retention Rate | Higher72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,492) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,441) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,300) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| 16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 474 | Number of faculty | 678 |
| Lower$64,064 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$77,736 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.