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URI UL Lafayette SHU Roger Williams University LSU Bryant University Southeastern Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University| Nicholls State University | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Nicholls State University | RIC | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,180 | 5,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #705 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,938 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,029 | $11,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,052 | $6,998 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 92% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,320 | 4,988 | ||
| Admitted | 3,188 | 4,045 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 928/1145 | 860/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Nicholls State University | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $219 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | RIC | ||
| 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 RIC based on total student enrollment (6,180 students vs. 5,767 students)
Nicholls State University vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 92.6% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 315.9% higher at RIC than Nicholls State University ($25,014.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than RIC ($11,029 vs. $11,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 25.4% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($10,938 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Nicholls State University (92% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 43.6% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($10,052 vs. $6,998)
Nicholls State University vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 117 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at RIC (3.08)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than RIC (81.1%)
Nicholls State University vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or RIC? 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 RIC and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Nicholls State University (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $600 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $42,000)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $1,352 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($19,848 vs. $21,200)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($205 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/