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Overview |
Nicholls State University | NCAT | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Nicholls State University | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $299 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | NCAT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 5,883 students)
Nicholls State University vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or NCAT?
- Nicholls State University is 39% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($4,922.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.5% higher at NCAT than Nicholls State University ($17,050.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Nicholls State University ($9,189 vs. $12,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 15.5% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($9,179 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 8.3% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($10,082 vs. $9,310)
Nicholls State University vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 120 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than NCAT (56.4%)
Nicholls State University vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Nicholls State University (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $4,500 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $38,100)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $9,152 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($19,848 vs. $29,000)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($205 vs. $299)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/