Natchitoches, LA · Hammond, LA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Southeastern Louisiana University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 94.3% |
| In-State Tuition | $8,864 | $8,373 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $19,652 | $20,851 |
| Average Net Price | $13,156 | $12,007 |
| Graduation Rate | 45.0% | 45.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 93.7% of applicants; Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 94.3%. Tuition is close: $8,864 at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, $8,373 at Southeastern Louisiana University. Six-year graduation rates are close: 45% at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, 45% at Southeastern Louisiana University.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Northwestern State University of Louisiana. It accepts 93.7% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Southeastern Louisiana University, on average. After aid, students pay $12,007/year versus $13,156/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. Northwestern State University of Louisiana is at 45%; Southeastern Louisiana University is at 45%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.