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Overview |
Lewis-Clark State College | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ID | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,746 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #969 | #910 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lcsc.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis-Clark State College | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,999 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,252 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,460 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,476 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,555 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis-Clark State College | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,938 | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | 3,417 | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1110 | 938/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 8, 2025 |
Academics |
Lewis-Clark State College | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis-Clark State College | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,944 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $205 |
Diversity |
Lewis-Clark State College | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lewis-Clark State College | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Lewis-Clark State College | Nicholls State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nicholls State University is larger than than Lewis-Clark State College based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 3,746 students)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis-Clark State College or Nicholls State University?
- Lewis Clark State College is 42.2% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($6,999.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236.7% higher at Lewis-Clark State College than Nicholls State University ($20,252.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis Clark State College than Nicholls State University ($11,476 vs. $12,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis Clark State College are 25.3% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($8,460 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Lewis Clark State College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 42% larger than aid received Lewis Clark State College ($9,310 vs. $6,555)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis-Clark State 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 Lewis-Clark State College .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 91 points higher than at Lewis-Clark State College (939)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lewis-Clark State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Lewis-Clark State College (3.23)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Lewis-Clark State College (86.8%)
Lewis-Clark State College vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis-Clark State 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 Lewis-Clark State College.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than Lewis Clark State College (38% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Lewis-Clark State College graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $38,000)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $2,096 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis-Clark State College graduates. ($19,848 vs. $21,944)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis-Clark State College graduates. ($205 vs. $226)
- More Lewis-Clark State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/