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Is NSU a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$111,882 Avg Total Cost

Northwestern State University of Louisiana Value Report

College Factual's Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a NSU degree with its cost to determine if the school is asking a fair price. Read the NSU annual value report below.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Below Average National Quality
Slightly Overpriced

Northwestern State University of Louisiana is ranked #1,442 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Northwestern State University of Louisiana is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1442 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  35.65 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

Bottom Line: You'll Spend an Estimated $111,882 For That Piece of Paper

The average NSU student's degree will cost an estimated $111,882. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $25,142 and a typical 4.45 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$25,142
Average Years to Graduate4.45
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$111,882

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average NSU net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on NSU cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$73,145 In-State With Aid
$139,254 Avg Cost No Aid
4.45 Years to Graduate

Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into averages.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how NSU value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$139,254#0F
All Students$111,882#1,442D+
Only Students Receiving Aid$105,461#1,223C-
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$106,938#F
All Students$79,566#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$73,145#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Louisiana.

About 98% of NSU students receive financial aid. Get more details on what NSU financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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