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LSU UL Lafayette NSU ULM Mississippi State LSUS Arkansas State University Southeastern UNO Arkansas GSU- Grambling OSU-Oklahoma City| Louisiana Tech University | Nicholls State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | #910 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 938/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $205 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 6% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | 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
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 5,883 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Nicholls State University?
- Louisiana Tech University is 30% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($6,401.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.5% higher at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech than Nicholls State University ($13,142.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Nicholls State University ($12,243 vs. $12,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 12.2% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($9,447 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Louisiana Tech University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana Tech University students is 35.1% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($12,577 vs. $9,310)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech 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 LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University (1105) is 75 points higher than at Nicholls State University (1030)
- Incoming LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Nicholls State University (22)
- Accepted freshman LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech 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 LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is higher than Nicholls State University (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $42,600)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $17 lower median federal student loan debt than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates. ($19,848 vs. $19,865)
- Nicholls State University and LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($205 vs. $205)
- More LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/