McNeese vs. NSU
Both McNeese State University and Northwestern State University of Louisiana are Public, 4 years schools located in Louisiana. The following statements compare McNeese State University and Northwestern State University of Louisiana with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- NSU's tuition ($19,652) is more expensive than McNeese ($9,960).
- McNeese's acceptance rate (67.55%) is lower than NSU (93.74%).
- McNeese has higher yield (47.78%) than NSU (34.50%).
- NSU's SAT score (1,090) is higher than McNeese (980).
- NSU's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than McNeese (18 to 1).
- NSU (8,847 students) is larger than McNeese (6,060 students) with more enrolled students.
- McNeese ($8,022) has higher amount of financial aid than NSU ($7,902).
- McNeese's graduation rate (52%) is higher than NSU (45%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,460 In-State
$9,960 out-of-state
$9,960 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,022
Test Scores
980 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
67.55% Acceptance Rate
47.78% Yield
Enrollment
5,560 Undergraduate
500 Graduate
1,142 Online Students
Graduation Rate
52% Graduation Rate
71% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
238 Faculties (full-time)
547 Staffs (full-time)
$64,554 Faculty Salary
$49,063 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,150 annual charge
-1,037 capacity

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Public, 4 years • Natchitoches, LA #8 in Louisiana more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,864 In-State
$19,652 out-of-state
$19,652 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,902
Test Scores
1,090 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
93.74% Acceptance Rate
34.50% Yield
Enrollment
7,898 Undergraduate
949 Graduate
5,055 Online Students
Graduation Rate
45% Graduation Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
321 Faculties (full-time)
733 Staffs (full-time)
$60,188 Faculty Salary
$48,404 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,336 annual charge
-1,492 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,490 annual charge
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