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Overview |
Nicholls State University | SHSU | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Huntsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 21,480 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #778 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | shsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | SHSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $5,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $15,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $10,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $13,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $10,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | SHSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 16,316 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 13,809 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Nicholls State University | SHSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | SHSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $222 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | SHSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | SHSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | SHSU | ||
| 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
- Sam Houston State University is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (21,480 students vs. 5,883 students)
Nicholls State University vs. SHSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or SHSU?
- Sam Houston State University is 19% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($5,856.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.1% higher at SHSU than Nicholls State University ($15,648.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than SHSU ($12,365 vs. $13,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 2.9% lower than costs at Sam Houston State University ($10,602 vs. $10,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Sam Houston State University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sam Houston State University students is 12.8% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($10,499 vs. $9,310)
Nicholls State University vs. SHSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or SHSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SHSU or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 33 points higher than at SHSU (997)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SHSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at SHSU (3.25)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than SHSU (84.6%)
Nicholls State University vs. SHSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or SHSU? 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 SHSU and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at SHSU is higher than Nicholls State University (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Sam Houston State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,600)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $1,652 lower median federal student loan debt than SHSU graduates. ($19,848 vs. $21,500)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than SHSU graduates. ($205 vs. $222)
- More SHSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/