| UIW vs. NSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#339 in National Universities #40 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #12 in Federal Region VI Universities #11 in Louisiana Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$35,660 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,864 Louisiana Residents $19,652 Out-of-State |
| expensive$20,870 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,758 Louisiana Residents $20,546 Out-of-State |
| More$20,296 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,866 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,020 SAT 19 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,050 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter94.20% | Acceptance Rate | Easier97.93% |
| Lower10.78% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable35.88% |
| High School GPA High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller7,305 | Total Enrollment | Larger9,389 |
| Smaller4,724 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,405 |
| Larger2,581 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller984 |
| Smaller1,329 | Online Student Population | Larger5,349 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher53% | Graduate Rate | Lower46% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher70% | Retention Rate | Lower61% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,209) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,492) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,200) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,300) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 738 | Number of faculties | 551 |
| Higher$78,567 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$63,343 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.