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Overview |
Nicholls State University | SFASU | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,180 | 10,888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $17,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,938 | $11,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,029 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,052 | $8,695 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 80% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,320 | 12,591 | ||
| Admitted | 3,188 | 11,112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1145 | 980/1160 | ||
| 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 | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $258 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (10,888 students vs. 6,180 students)
Nicholls State University vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 59.3% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198% higher at SFASU than Nicholls State University ($17,922.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than SFASU ($11,029 vs. $15,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 1.9% lower than costs at Stephen F Austin State University ($10,938 vs. $11,142)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Stephen F Austin State University (88% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 15.6% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($10,052 vs. $8,695)
Nicholls State University vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 29 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than SFASU (88.3%)
Nicholls State University vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or SFASU? 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 SFASU and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is higher than Nicholls State University (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,600)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $5,152 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($19,848 vs. $25,000)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($205 vs. $258)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/