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Overview |
Nicholls State University | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,180 | 8,796 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #667 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $7,021 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $24,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,938 | $16,314 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,029 | $15,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,052 | $8,970 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 90% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,320 | 6,829 | ||
| Admitted | 3,188 | 6,161 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 90.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1145 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Nicholls State University | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $214 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | Central Washington University | ||
| 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
- Central Washington University is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (8,796 students vs. 6,180 students)
Nicholls State University vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or Central Washington University?
- Central Washington University is 42.6% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($7,021.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 309% higher at Central Washington University than Nicholls State University ($24,600.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than Central Washington University ($11,029 vs. $15,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 49.1% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($10,938 vs. $16,314)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Washington University than Nicholls State University (90% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 12.1% larger than aid received Central Washington University ($10,052 vs. $8,970)
Nicholls State University vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or Central Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central Washington University or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 52 points higher than at Central Washington University (978)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Central Washington University (21)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Central Washington University (90.2%)
Nicholls State University vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or Central Washington 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 Central Washington University and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than Nicholls State University (56% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,600)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $889 lower median federal student loan debt than Central Washington University graduates. ($19,848 vs. $20,737)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Central Washington University graduates. ($205 vs. $214)
- More Central Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/