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Overview |
Nicholls State University | NSU | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,180 | 3,521 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | northern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,938 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,029 | $16,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,052 | $5,565 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 93% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,320 | 1,082 | ||
| Admitted | 3,188 | 1,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 92.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.37 | ||
| 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 | 800/1150 | ||
| 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% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $24,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $252 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 28% | ||
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 | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nicholls State University is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (6,180 students vs. 3,521 students)
Nicholls State University vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or NSU?
- Northern State University is 54.7% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($7,616.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.2% higher at NSU than Nicholls State University ($10,718.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than NSU ($11,029 vs. $16,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern State University are 6.2% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($10,300 vs. $10,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern State University than Nicholls State University (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 80.6% larger than aid received Northern State University ($10,052 vs. $5,565)
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 6 points higher than at NSU (1024)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than NSU (92.8%)
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 NSU is higher than Nicholls State University (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $37,400)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $4,551 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($19,848 vs. $24,399)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($205 vs. $252)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/