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Overview |
Nicholls State University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | University Center, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,180 | 6,889 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #888 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | svsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $12,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $28,752 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,938 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,029 | $15,144 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,052 | $9,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,320 | 10,222 | ||
| Admitted | 3,188 | 7,450 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1145 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $279 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | Saginaw Valley State University | ||
| 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
- Saginaw Valley State University is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (6,889 students vs. 6,180 students)
Nicholls State University vs. Saginaw Valley State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or Saginaw Valley State University?
- Saginaw Valley State University is 148.7% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($12,240.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 378% higher at Saginaw Valley State University than Nicholls State University ($28,752.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than Saginaw Valley State University ($11,029 vs. $15,144)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 7% lower than costs at Saginaw Valley State University ($10,938 vs. $11,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saginaw Valley State University than Nicholls State University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 4.6% larger than aid received Saginaw Valley State University ($10,052 vs. $9,611)
Nicholls State University vs. Saginaw Valley State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or Saginaw Valley State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saginaw Valley State University or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is the same at Saginaw Valley State University (1030)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Saginaw Valley State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Saginaw Valley State University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Saginaw Valley State University (72.9%)
Nicholls State University vs. Saginaw Valley State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or Saginaw Valley State University? 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 Saginaw Valley State University and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Saginaw Valley State University is higher than Nicholls State University (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Saginaw Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,000)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $7,152 lower median federal student loan debt than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($19,848 vs. $27,000)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Saginaw Valley State University graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saginaw Valley State University 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/