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Overview |
Nicholls State University | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,180 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,938 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,029 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,052 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 96% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,320 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 3,188 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1145 | 890/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Nicholls State University | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $239 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 6,180 students)
Nicholls State University vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or Marshall University?
- Marshall University is 49.8% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($7,372.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.3% higher at Marshall University than Nicholls State University ($18,724.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Nicholls State University ($9,734 vs. $11,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 17.5% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,938 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Nicholls State University (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 19.6% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($12,024 vs. $10,052)
Nicholls State University vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 2 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Nicholls State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Nicholls State University (96%)
Nicholls State University vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or Marshall 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 Marshall University and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Nicholls State University (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,200)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $3,286 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($19,848 vs. $23,134)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($205 vs. $239)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/