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Western Illinois University ISU UL Lafayette Northern Illinois SIUE Southern Illinois University Northeastern Illinois University Indiana State Central LSU Northern Michigan University Southeastern| Eastern Illinois University | Nicholls State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EIU | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #910 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
EIU | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 938/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
EIU | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $205 |
Diversity |
EIU | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EIU | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 6% | ||
Campus |
EIU | 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 5,883 students)
EIU vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Nicholls State University?
- Eastern Illinois University is 97.3% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.8% higher at EIU than Nicholls State University ($12,136.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than EIU ($12,365 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 2% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($10,602 vs. $10,812)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University as Nicholls State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 26.5% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($11,773 vs. $9,310)
EIU vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU 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 EIU .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 20 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming EIU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Nicholls State University (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Nicholls State University (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $900 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $42,600)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $3,802 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($19,848 vs. $23,650)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($205 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/