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UL Lafayette LSU Southeastern Sacramento State A&M-Texarkana UNO| Nicholls State University | Belhaven University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Nicholls State University | Belhaven University | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,180 | 3,616 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #844 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | belhaven.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | Belhaven University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $28,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,938 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,029 | $22,145 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,052 | $16,195 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 38% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | Belhaven University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,320 | 2,156 | ||
| Admitted | 3,188 | 1,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 53.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1145 | 980/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Nicholls State University | Belhaven University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | Belhaven University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $28,402 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $293 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | Belhaven University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | Belhaven University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | Belhaven University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Belhaven University based on total student enrollment (6,180 students vs. 3,616 students)
Nicholls State University vs. Belhaven University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or Belhaven University?
- Belhaven University is 485.1% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($28,800.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 378.8% higher at Belhaven University than Nicholls State University ($28,800.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than Belhaven University ($11,029 vs. $22,145)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 16.4% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($9,400 vs. $10,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Belhaven University (88% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Belhaven University students is 61.1% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($16,195 vs. $10,052)
Nicholls State University vs. Belhaven University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or Belhaven University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belhaven University or Nicholls State University .
- Accepted freshman Belhaven University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Belhaven University (53.2%)
Nicholls State University vs. Belhaven University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or Belhaven 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 Belhaven University and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Belhaven University is higher than Nicholls State University (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,900)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $8,554 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($19,848 vs. $28,402)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($205 vs. $293)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/