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Overview |
GSU- Grambling | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Grambling, LA | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,058 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1020 | #910 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gram.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU- Grambling | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,140 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,140 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,796 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,442 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
GSU- Grambling | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,732 | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | 4,547 | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.4% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/990 | 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 |
GSU- Grambling | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU- Grambling | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,997 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $205 |
Diversity |
GSU- Grambling | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
GSU- Grambling | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 6% | ||
Campus |
GSU- Grambling | 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
- Nicholls State University is larger than than GSU- Grambling based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 5,058 students)
GSU- Grambling vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU- Grambling or Nicholls State University?
- Grambling State University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($5,140.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Nicholls State University than Grambling State University ($6,015.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than GSU- Grambling ($12,365 vs. $15,796)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 3.7% lower than costs at Grambling State University ($10,602 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Grambling State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 10.3% larger than aid received Grambling State University ($9,310 vs. $8,442)
GSU- Grambling vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU- Grambling 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 GSU- Grambling .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 159 points higher than at GSU- Grambling (871)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GSU- Grambling (18)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at GSU- Grambling (3.01)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than GSU- Grambling (42.4%)
GSU- Grambling vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU- Grambling 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 GSU- Grambling.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than Grambling State University (38% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $10,200 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $32,400)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $18,149 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($19,848 vs. $37,997)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $187 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($205 vs. $392)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/