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UL Lafayette GS Georgia State LSU University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University Southeastern TROY Albany State University ASU| Columbus State University | Nicholls State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #910 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 938/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $205 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Columbus State | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Columbus 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
- Columbus State University is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 5,883 students)
Columbus State vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Nicholls State University?
- Nicholls State University is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($4,922.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.4% higher at Columbus State than Nicholls State University ($15,425.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than Columbus State ($12,365 vs. $12,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 13.9% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($10,602 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 1.8% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($9,310 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus 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 Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 69 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Columbus State (87.8%)
Columbus State vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus 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 Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than Columbus State University (38% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $37,400)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $6,152 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($19,848 vs. $26,000)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($205 vs. $268)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/