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Overview |
Nicholls State University | Lander University | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,180 | 4,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,938 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,029 | $14,657 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,052 | $12,000 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,320 | 5,184 | ||
| Admitted | 3,188 | 3,521 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1145 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $279 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | Lander University | ||
| 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 Lander University based on total student enrollment (6,180 students vs. 4,363 students)
Nicholls State University vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or Lander University?
- Lander University is 117.4% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 237.5% higher at Lander University than Nicholls State University ($20,300.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than Lander University ($11,029 vs. $14,657)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 2.2% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($10,700 vs. $10,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Nicholls State University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 19.4% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($12,000 vs. $10,052)
Nicholls State University vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 108 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Lander University (67.9%)
Nicholls State University vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or Lander 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 Lander University and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than Lander University (38% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $37,000)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $7,152 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($19,848 vs. $27,000)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/