NSU vs. UL Lafayette |
#12 in Federal Region VI Universities #11 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #117 in National Universities #2 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$10,418 Louisiana Residents $24,146 Out-of-State |
cheaper$9,758 Louisiana Residents $20,546 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,184 Louisiana Residents $23,912 Out-of-State |
Less$6,866 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,396 |
Admission | ||
1,050 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | - |
Easier97.93% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter74.56% |
Favorable35.88% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower32.93% |
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 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 Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller9,389 | Total Enrollment | Larger15,219 |
Smaller8,405 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger12,950 |
Smaller984 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,269 |
Larger5,349 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,517 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower46% | Graduate Rate | Higher51% |
Lower61% | Retention Rate | Higher70% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,492) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,650) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,300) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,440) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
551 | Number of faculties | 848 |
Lower$63,343 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$78,140 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.