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Overview |
Nicholls State University | NSU | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Tahlequah, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 6,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #933 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | nsuok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $6,285 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $15,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $8,292 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $9,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 1,674 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 1,665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | 875/1130 | ||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $186 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 17% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | NSU | ||
| 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
- Northeastern State University is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (6,702 students vs. 5,883 students)
Nicholls State University vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or NSU?
- Northeastern State University is 27.7% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($6,285.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.9% higher at NSU than Nicholls State University ($15,270.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than Nicholls State University ($9,669 vs. $12,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 27.9% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($8,292 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Northeastern State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 9.2% larger than aid received Northeastern State University ($9,310 vs. $8,528)
Nicholls State University vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 42 points higher than at NSU (988)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Nicholls State University (98.4%)
Nicholls State University vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or NSU? 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 NSU and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than Northeastern State University (38% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,200)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $1,848 lower median federal student loan debt than Nicholls State University graduates. ($18,000 vs. $19,848)
- NSU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Nicholls State University graduates. ($186 vs. $205)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/