Explore alternatives based on outcomes, location, cost, and admission difficulty
Given Northwestern State's 93.7% acceptance rate, most students who meet basic eligibility requirements will gain admission. The alternatives below offer different geographic locations, cost structures, or program specializations.
Strong options in the same region with comparable academic profiles.
For students wanting to stay in Louisiana, University of Louisiana at Monroe (74.6% acceptance) offers nearly identical earnings of $46,769 just 80 miles away with similar program focus. Louisiana State University-Alexandria provides the same open access environment (92.6% acceptance) with lower costs at $8,365 net price, located 56 miles from Northwestern State. Louisiana Christian University (83.8% acceptance) offers slightly higher earnings of $51,700 with private school advantages, located 49 miles away.
Same state (80 miles away) with nearly identical earnings and similar program focus; same institution type
Schools with comparable admission profiles — useful for building a balanced list.
Other highly accessible institutions include Louisiana State University-Alexandria with 92.6% acceptance and earnings of $42,205, offering similar admission certainty with lower costs. Louisiana Christian University admits 83.8% of applicants while producing graduates earning $51,700. Stephen F Austin State University in Texas (88.3% acceptance, $49,634 earnings) provides comparable accessibility with slightly stronger outcomes 92 miles away.
Elite universities with similar prestige and academic caliber
