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Overview |
Nicholls State University | BC | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Lake Jackson, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 4,044 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | brazosport.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $1,726 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $4,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $8,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $4,718 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $4,019 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Nicholls State University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $5,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $54 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nicholls State University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 4,044 students)
Nicholls State University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or BC?
- Nicholls State University is 87.2% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($4,922.00 vs. $2,629.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48% higher at Nicholls State University than Brazosport College ($6,015.00 vs. $4,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brazosport College than Nicholls State University ($4,718 vs. $12,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brazosport College are 21.9% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($8,700 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Brazosport College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 131.6% larger than aid received Brazosport College ($9,310 vs. $4,019)
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Nicholls State University .
Nicholls State University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or BC? 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 BC and Nicholls State University.
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $39,600)
- Brazosport College students graduate with a $14,598 lower median federal student loan debt than Nicholls State University graduates. ($5,250 vs. $19,848)
- BC graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than Nicholls State University graduates. ($54 vs. $205)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/