| 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) |
| 2024 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$6,866 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,743 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,050 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,055 SAT 21 ACT |
| Easier97.93% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter69.76% |
| Favorable35.88% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.24% |
| 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 | ||
| Larger9,389 | Total Enrollment | Smaller7,111 |
| Larger8,405 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,804 |
| Smaller984 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,307 |
| Larger5,349 | Online Student Population | Smaller953 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher46% | Graduate Rate | Lower38% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 34% |
| 61% | Retention Rate | 61% |
| 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) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 551 | Number of faculties | 385 |
| Lower$63,343 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$78,525 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.