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UL Lafayette LSU Southeastern Sacramento State A&M-Texarkana UNO Faulkner| Concordia College Selma | Nicholls State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCA | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Selma, AL | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 389 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccal.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCA | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,920 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,920 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,700 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,313 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,307 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
CCA | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
CCA | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCA | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 3% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 12% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,870 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $381 | $205 |
Diversity |
CCA | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
CCA | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 6% | ||
Campus |
CCA | 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 CCA based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 389 students)
CCA vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCA or Nicholls State University?
- Concordia College Selma is 101.5% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($9,920.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.9% higher at CCA than Nicholls State University ($9,920.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than CCA ($12,365 vs. $22,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College Selma are 86% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($5,700 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Concordia College Selma (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 75.4% larger than aid received Concordia College Selma ($9,310 vs. $5,307)
Which college is harder to get into, CCA 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 CCA .
CCA vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCA 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 CCA.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than Concordia College Selma (38% vs. 3%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $17,500 more per year than CCA graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $25,100)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $17,022 lower median federal student loan debt than CCA graduates. ($19,848 vs. $36,870)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $176 less per month on federal student loans than CCA graduates. ($205 vs. $381)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCA students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/