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Overview |
Nicholls State University | HBU | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,180 | 4,189 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #717 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,938 | $10,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,029 | $20,530 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,052 | $27,261 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,320 | 9,021 | ||
| Admitted | 3,188 | 7,681 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1145 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $249 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | HBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nicholls State University is larger than than HBU based on total student enrollment (6,180 students vs. 4,189 students)
Nicholls State University vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 621.3% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($35,500.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 490.2% higher at HBU than Nicholls State University ($35,500.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than HBU ($11,029 vs. $20,530)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 1.1% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($10,816 vs. $10,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Nicholls State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 171.2% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($27,261 vs. $10,052)
Nicholls State University vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 30 points higher than at Nicholls State University (1030)
- Incoming HBU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Nicholls State University (22)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than HBU (85.1%)
Nicholls State University vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or HBU? 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 HBU and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than Nicholls State University (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $42,600)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $4,318 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($19,848 vs. $24,166)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($205 vs. $249)
- More HBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/