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Overview |
Nicholls State University | Francis Marion University | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Florence, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 4,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #942 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | fmarion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | Francis Marion University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $10,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $20,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $8,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $12,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $10,108 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 3,523 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 2,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | 890/1123 | ||
| 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 | Francis Marion University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | Francis Marion University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $320 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 47% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | Francis Marion University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | Francis Marion 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 Francis Marion University based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 4,045 students)
Nicholls State University vs. Francis Marion University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or Francis Marion University?
- Francis Marion University is 111% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($10,384.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 245.3% higher at Francis Marion University than Nicholls State University ($20,768.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than Francis Marion University ($12,365 vs. $12,614)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Francis Marion University are 28.8% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($8,230 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Francis Marion University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Francis Marion University students is 8.6% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($10,108 vs. $9,310)
Nicholls State University vs. Francis Marion University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or Francis Marion University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Francis Marion University or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 103 points higher than at Francis Marion University (927)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Francis Marion University (20)
- Accepted freshman Francis Marion University students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Francis Marion University (82.9%)
Nicholls State University vs. Francis Marion University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or Francis Marion 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 Francis Marion University and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Francis Marion University is higher than Nicholls State University (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Francis Marion University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $36,200)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $11,152 lower median federal student loan debt than Francis Marion University graduates. ($19,848 vs. $31,000)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Francis Marion University graduates. ($205 vs. $320)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Francis Marion University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/