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Overview |
Nicholls State University | NSU | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Natchitoches, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 9,389 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #975 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | nsula.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $5,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $15,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $10,269 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 2,903 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 2,843 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 35.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | 955/1135 | ||
| 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% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $21,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $222 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | NSU | ||
| 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
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 5,883 students)
Nicholls State University vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or NSU?
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($5,180.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.5% higher at NSU than Nicholls State University ($15,968.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than NSU ($12,365 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 3.2% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($10,269 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 2% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($9,499 vs. $9,310)
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 22 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at NSU (3.3)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than NSU (97.9%)
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 Northwestern State University of Louisiana (38% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $4,500 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $38,100)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $1,683 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($19,848 vs. $21,531)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($205 vs. $222)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU 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/