Northwestern State University of Louisiana vs Stephen F Austin State
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Northwestern State University of LouisianaNatchitoches, LACatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Stephen F Austin State UniversityNacogdoches, TXCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Stephen F Austin State lists Mass every weekday.
- Stephen F Austin State has the higher graduation rate: 53% against 43% at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Stephen F Austin State: $49,634, against $47,021 at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Confession times
8 times a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Natchitoches, LA
Nacogdoches, TX
Setting
Town
Town
Students
8,847
10,888
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
93%
94%
Average SAT
1088
1066
ACT middle 50%
18–24
18–24
Graduation rate
43%
53%
First-year retention
71%
72%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$13,606
$14,260
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$11,693
$10,318
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$12,261
$11,023
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$12,549
$13,100
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$17,777
$17,609
Net price, over $110,000 income
$19,077
$22,959
Median debt
$25,000
$23,409
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$47,021
$49,634
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana · Stephen F Austin State University