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Overview |
Nicholls State University | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 9,056 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #996 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $9,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $12,875 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $14,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 5,691 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 4,329 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 36% | ||
| 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 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | 860/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Nicholls State University | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $299 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | PVAMU | ||
| 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
- Prairie View A & M University is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (9,056 students vs. 5,883 students)
Nicholls State University vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or PVAMU?
- Prairie View A & M University is 50.1% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($7,387.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 275.6% higher at PVAMU than Nicholls State University ($22,590.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than PVAMU ($12,365 vs. $12,875)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prairie View A & M University are 10.4% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($9,605 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Prairie View A & M University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 51.1% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($14,071 vs. $9,310)
Nicholls State University vs. PVAMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 173 points higher than at PVAMU (857)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at PVAMU (3.3)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than PVAMU (76.1%)
Nicholls State University vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than Prairie View A & M University (38% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than PVAMU graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $39,000)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $9,107 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($19,848 vs. $28,955)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($205 vs. $299)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/