Compare Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Scorecard to Other Colleges

Review Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s educational quality, value, diversity and more. How does Northwestern State University of Louisiana compare to other colleges nationally, regionally, and in the state?

	Stat	Grade	Rank
Value for your Money
Nationwide	Low	D+	971 of 1,472
Region (Southeast)	Good	B+	263 of 999
State (Louisiana)	Good	B-	7 of 20

Student Body Caliber
Admissions Selectivity	82.0%	B-	1,300 of 3,678
Average Combined Old SAT Score (Math & Reading)	1,110	C	588 of 1,217
Average Combined New SAT Score	1180	C	588 of 1,217
Educational Resources
Student to Faculty Ratio	19 : 1	D-	2,850 of 3,794
Percentage of Full-Time Teachers	59.8%	B	1,230 of 4,040
Average Faculty Compensation	$6,637	C-	1,265 of 2,371
Expenditures per Student	$5,134	F+	2,077 of 2,572
Degree Completion
Freshman Retention Rate	71.0%	C+	1,543 of 3,392
Graduation Rate	45.6%	C-	1,749 of 3,271
Graduation Rate Boost	As Expected	D+	1,299 of 2,108
Post Graduation Earnings
Average Following Graduation	$36,000	B-	1,303 of 3,458
Boost Following Graduation	-$4,479	D	1,261 of 1,824
Average Mid-Career	$40,000	C	1,801 of 3,458
Boost Mid-Career	-$4,479	D	1,261 of 1,824
Student Loan Default Rate	9.4%	C-	1,892 of 3,277
Diversity
Ethnic Diversity	Good	B	1,211 of 3,732
Male to Female Diversity	Fair	C	2,794 of 3,732
Geographic Diversity	Low	D	2,459 of 3,452

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