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Overview |
Nicholls State University | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,180 | 6,742 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #835 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,938 | $16,413 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,029 | $15,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,052 | $10,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 73% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,320 | 11,769 | ||
| Admitted | 3,188 | 11,160 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 94.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1145 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Nicholls State University | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $144 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (6,742 students vs. 6,180 students)
Nicholls State University vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or CSUMB?
- California State University Monterey Bay is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193% higher at CSUMB than Nicholls State University ($17,622.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than CSUMB ($11,029 vs. $15,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 50.1% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($10,938 vs. $16,413)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than California State University Monterey Bay (88% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is 4.3% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($10,480 vs. $10,052)
Nicholls State University vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Nicholls State University .
- Accepted freshman CSUMB students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than CSUMB (94.8%)
Nicholls State University vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is the same as at California State University Monterey Bay (38% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $2,700 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $42,600)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $5,848 lower median federal student loan debt than Nicholls State University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $19,848)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Nicholls State University graduates. ($144 vs. $205)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/