Natchitoches, LA · Hammond, LA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Southeastern Louisiana University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 99.3% |
| In-State Tuition | $8,864 | $8,373 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $19,652 | $20,851 |
| Average Net Price | $13,134 | $13,116 |
| Graduation Rate | 43.0% | 45.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 8,523 | 14,426 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 16 | 20 |
GradFax Analysis
Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts 92.5% of applicants. Southeastern Louisiana University accepts 99.3%. Tuition is close: $8,864 at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, $8,373 at Southeastern Louisiana University. Six-year graduation rates are close: 43% at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, 45% at Southeastern Louisiana University.
Bottom Line
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Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Northwestern State University of Louisiana. It accepts 92.5% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Southeastern Louisiana University, on average. After aid, students pay $13,116/year versus $13,134/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Southeastern Louisiana University: 45% of students finish in 6 years. Northwestern State University of Louisiana is at 43%.
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.