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UL Lafayette LSU Southeastern Alabama State Oakwood University Sacramento State Tuskegee University A&M-Texarkana KY State UNO| Miles College | Nicholls State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miles College | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, AL | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,258 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miles.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miles College | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,164 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,164 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,348 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,283 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Miles College | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 9, 2025 |
Academics |
Miles College | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miles College | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,000 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,172 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $374 | $205 |
Diversity |
Miles College | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Miles College | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Miles 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 Miles College based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 1,258 students)
Miles College vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miles College or Nicholls State University?
- Miles College is 126.8% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($11,164.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.6% higher at Miles College than Nicholls State University ($11,164.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than Miles College ($12,365 vs. $13,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Miles College are 44.3% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($7,348 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Miles College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miles College students is 0.9% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($9,391 vs. $9,310)
Which college is harder to get into, Miles 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 Miles College .
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.84 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Miles College (2.5)
Miles College vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miles 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 Miles College.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than Miles College (38% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $14,600 more per year than Miles College graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $28,000)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $16,324 lower median federal student loan debt than Miles College graduates. ($19,848 vs. $36,172)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $169 less per month on federal student loans than Miles College graduates. ($205 vs. $374)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miles College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/