NSU vs. TAMU Commerce
The following statements compare Northwestern State University of Louisiana and Texas A & M University-Commerce with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- TAMU Commerce's tuition ($22,626) is more expensive than NSU ($19,652).
- TAMU Commerce's acceptance rate (92.59%) is lower than NSU (93.74%).
- NSU has higher yield (34.50%) than TAMU Commerce (15.38%).
- NSU's SAT score (1,090) is higher than TAMU Commerce (1,060).
- NSU's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than TAMU Commerce (19 to 1).
- TAMU Commerce (12,013 students) is larger than NSU (8,847 students) with more enrolled students.
- TAMU Commerce ($9,004) has higher amount of financial aid than NSU ($7,902).
- TAMU Commerce's graduation rate (46%) is higher than NSU (45%).

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

Texas A & M University-Commerce
Public, 4 years • Commerce, TX #296 National Universities, #51 in Texas more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,026 In-State
$22,626 out-of-state
$22,626 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,004
Test Scores
1,060 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
92.59% Acceptance Rate
15.38% Yield
Enrollment
8,318 Undergraduate
3,695 Graduate
4,737 Online Students
Graduation Rate
46% Graduation Rate
26% Transfer-out Rate
63% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
357 Faculties (full-time)
915 Staffs (full-time)
$79,758 Faculty Salary
$56,555 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-2,300 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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