| NSU vs. UNO |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#12 in Federal Region VI Universities #11 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #198 in National Universities #6 in Louisiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,864 Louisiana Residents $19,652 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,172 Louisiana Residents $14,008 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,758 Louisiana Residents $20,546 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,108 Louisiana Residents $13,678 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,902 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,094 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,030 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,080 SAT 20 ACT |
| Easier92.54% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter74.31% |
| Favorable37.38% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.05% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Larger8,523 | Total Enrollment | Smaller6,501 |
| Larger7,622 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,419 |
| Smaller901 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,082 |
| Larger4,083 | Online Student Population | Smaller698 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher43% | Graduate Rate | Lower38% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 31% |
| Higher71% | Retention Rate | Lower67% |
| 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: 1,604) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,300) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,200) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 474 | Number of faculty | 387 |
| Lower$64,064 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$83,017 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.