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UL Lafayette UAFS LSU University of Central Arkansas Southeastern Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR Sacramento State A&M-Texarkana| Arkansas Tech University | Nicholls State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 6,180 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #899 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $10,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $11,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $10,052 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 88% |
Admission |
ATU | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 3,320 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 3,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 36.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 928/1145 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
ATU | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $205 |
Diversity |
ATU | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 4% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Nicholls State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (9,487 students vs. 6,180 students)
ATU vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Nicholls State University?
- Arkansas Tech University is 21.8% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($5,995.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.3% higher at ATU than Nicholls State University ($11,989.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than ATU ($11,029 vs. $11,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 11% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($9,852 vs. $10,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Nicholls State University (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 3.8% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($10,052 vs. $9,680)
ATU vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU 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 ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Nicholls State University (96%)
ATU vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Nicholls State University (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $5,500 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $2,098 lower median federal student loan debt than Nicholls State University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $19,848)
- ATU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Nicholls State University graduates. ($183 vs. $205)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/