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Overview |
LSUS | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #910 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
LSUS | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 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 |
LSUS | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $205 |
Diversity |
LSUS | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LSUS | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 6% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | Nicholls State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 5,883 students)
LSUS vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or Nicholls State University?
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is 14.9% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($5,656.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Nicholls State University than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($6,015.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Nicholls State University ($7,587 vs. $12,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 3.7% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($10,226 vs. $10,602)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport as Nicholls State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 6.6% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($9,929 vs. $9,310)
LSUS vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS 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 LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 1 points higher than at LSUS (1029)
- Incoming LSUS students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Nicholls State University (22)
- Accepted freshman LSUS students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than LSUS (88.9%)
LSUS vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS 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 LSUS.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (38% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $348 lower median federal student loan debt than Nicholls State University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $19,848)
- LSUS graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Nicholls State University graduates. ($201 vs. $205)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/