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Overview |
Nicholls State University | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,180 | 3,318 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #884 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,938 | $11,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,029 | $12,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,052 | $8,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 95% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,320 | 1,793 | ||
| Admitted | 3,188 | 1,715 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 33% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1145 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $229 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | Shepherd 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
- Nicholls State University is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (6,180 students vs. 3,318 students)
Nicholls State University vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or Shepherd University?
- Shepherd University is 27.8% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($6,288.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.2% higher at Shepherd University than Nicholls State University ($15,774.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than Shepherd University ($11,029 vs. $12,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 3.4% lower than costs at Shepherd University ($10,938 vs. $11,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shepherd University than Nicholls State University (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 22.8% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($10,052 vs. $8,183)
Nicholls State University vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 35 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Shepherd University (95.6%)
Nicholls State University vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or Shepherd 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 Shepherd University and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than Nicholls State University (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,500)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $2,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Shepherd University graduates. ($19,848 vs. $22,223)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Shepherd University graduates. ($205 vs. $229)
- More Shepherd University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/