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Overview |
Alabama State | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #910 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 938/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $205 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama State | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Nicholls State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nicholls State University is larger than than Alabama State based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 3,828 students)
Alabama State vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Nicholls State University?
- Alabama State University is 69.2% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($8,328.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 176.9% higher at Alabama State than Nicholls State University ($16,656.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than Alabama State ($12,365 vs. $13,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 75.2% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($6,050 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alabama State University students is 7.7% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($10,029 vs. $9,310)
Alabama State vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Nicholls State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nicholls State University or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 186 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Alabama State (96.6%)
Alabama State vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Nicholls State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Nicholls State University and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than Alabama State University (38% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $29,500)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $12,243 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($19,848 vs. $32,091)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($205 vs. $331)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/