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Overview |
Huntingdon College | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntingdon.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntingdon College | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,850 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,850 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,772 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,662 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,020 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Huntingdon College | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,573 | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | 1,697 | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 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 |
Huntingdon College | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntingdon College | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,477 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $205 |
Diversity |
Huntingdon College | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Huntingdon College | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Huntingdon College | 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 Huntingdon College based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 817 students)
Huntingdon College vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntingdon College or Nicholls State University?
- Huntingdon College is 445.5% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($26,850.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 346.4% higher at Huntingdon College than Nicholls State University ($26,850.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than Huntingdon College ($12,365 vs. $23,662)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 1.6% lower than costs at Huntingdon College ($10,602 vs. $10,772)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Huntingdon College as Nicholls State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Huntingdon College students is 72.1% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($16,020 vs. $9,310)
Huntingdon College vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntingdon College 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 Huntingdon College .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 38 points higher than at Huntingdon College (992)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Huntingdon College (21)
- Accepted freshman Huntingdon College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Huntingdon College (66%)
Huntingdon College vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntingdon College 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 Huntingdon College.
- The graduation rate at Huntingdon College is higher than Nicholls State University (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $200 more per year than Huntingdon College graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $42,400)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $6,629 lower median federal student loan debt than Huntingdon College graduates. ($19,848 vs. $26,477)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Huntingdon College graduates. ($205 vs. $273)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Huntingdon College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/