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Overview |
Nicholls State University | Delta State University | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Cleveland, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,180 | 2,716 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #1029 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | deltastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | Delta State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $8,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $8,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,938 | $8,427 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,029 | $13,457 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,052 | $8,658 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 94% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | Delta State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,320 | 1,242 | ||
| Admitted | 3,188 | 1,238 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1145 | 940/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Nicholls State University | Delta State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | Delta State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $19,268 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $199 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | Delta State University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | Delta State University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | Delta State 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
- Nicholls State University is larger than than Delta State University based on total student enrollment (6,180 students vs. 2,716 students)
Nicholls State University vs. Delta State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or Delta State University?
- Delta State University is 71.4% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($8,435.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at Delta State University than Nicholls State University ($8,435.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than Delta State University ($11,029 vs. $13,457)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 29.8% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($8,427 vs. $10,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delta State University than Nicholls State University (94% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 16.1% larger than aid received Delta State University ($10,052 vs. $8,658)
Nicholls State University vs. Delta State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or Delta State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delta State University or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 60 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Delta State University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Nicholls State University (96%)
Nicholls State University vs. Delta State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or Delta 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 Delta State University and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than Delta State University (38% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $37,700)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $580 lower median federal student loan debt than Nicholls State University graduates. ($19,268 vs. $19,848)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Nicholls State University graduates. ($199 vs. $205)
- More Delta State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/