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Overview |
AUM | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #910 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
AUM | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 938/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $205 |
Diversity |
AUM | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
AUM | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 6% | ||
Campus |
AUM | 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
- Nicholls State University is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Nicholls State University?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 67.2% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.2% higher at AUM than Nicholls State University ($18,480.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than AUM ($12,365 vs. $13,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 43.9% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($7,368 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Auburn University at Montgomery (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 34.2% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($9,310 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM 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 AUM .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 40 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than AUM (92.2%)
AUM vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $37,900)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $2,344 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($19,848 vs. $22,192)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($205 vs. $229)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/