Quad

Head-to-head

Key differences

The biggest gaps between these schools, largest first.

  1. 1

    Washburn graduates 14 pts more of its students than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (60% vs. 46%)

    Graduation rate
  2. 2

    Northwestern State University of Louisiana has 5 pts more first-gen students than Washburn (42% vs. 38%)

    First-generation students
  3. 3

    Northwestern State University of Louisiana's grants cover 42% of its full price on average, vs. 38% at Washburn

    Aid generosity
  4. 4

    Washburn grads earn $2.8K more ten years out than Northwestern State University of Louisiana's ($49,774 vs. $47,021)

    Median earnings, 10 yrs
  5. 5

    Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a bit larger (5,519 vs. 4,562)

    Undergrads
  6. 6

    Northwestern State University of Louisiana has 2 pts more Pell recipients than Washburn (35% vs. 34%)

    Pell Grant recipients

The shape of each school

Each axis is a national rank among 4-year colleges; further out = more of it.

SelectivityTest scoresSizePell shareFirst-genDiversity

Hollow dots at the center mean that measure isn't reported.

Who's hardest to get into

Northwestern State University of Louisiana admits 93%; Washburn doesn't report an acceptance rate.

Acceptance rate
WashburnNot reported
Northwestern State University of Louisiana93%
Quad's selectivity
  • WashburnNot rated
  • Northwestern State University of LouisianaOpen
SAT middle 50%Axis 800–1600
WashburnNot reported
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
866–1163
How they read a recordfirst-years at 3.75+
  • WashburnRigor, GPA, and tests very important35%
  • Northwestern State University of LouisianaGPA, school record, and prep program required

Who's on each campus

Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a bit larger than Washburn (5,519 vs. 4,562 undergrads) and has the larger Pell share.

Undergrads
Washburn4.6K
Northwestern State University of Louisiana5.5K
Pell Grant share
Washburn34%
Northwestern State University of Louisiana35%

Majors and faculty

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse leads at both; Washburn has 15 students per faculty member to Northwestern State University of Louisiana's 16.

Students per faculty member
Washburn15 to 1
Northwestern State University of Louisiana16 to 1
Most popular majorshare of graduates
  • WashburnRegistered Nursing/Registered Nurse19%
  • Northwestern State University of LouisianaRegistered Nursing/Registered Nurse24%

What each costs

Washburn and Northwestern State University of Louisiana cost about the same a year on average.

Average cost, all students
Washburn$15.4K
Northwestern State University of Louisiana$15.7K
Aid generosity
Washburn38%
Northwestern State University of Louisiana42%

What each pays off

Washburn's former students earn more, a median $49.8K ten years after enrolling.

Median earnings, 10 years
Washburn$49.8K
Northwestern State University of Louisiana$47K
Graduation rate
Washburn60%
Northwestern State University of Louisiana46%

How each has changed

Applications held steady at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, which got less selective.

Applications, 10-year change
  • WashburnNot reported
  • Northwestern State University of LouisianaSteady−2%
All the numbersEvery figure for these colleges in one table, with differences highlighted.
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