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Overview |
Nicholls State University | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Laredo, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | tamiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $3,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $13,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $9,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $5,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $10,872 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 7,848 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 3,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Nicholls State University | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | Texas A&M International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $14,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $153 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | Texas A&M International University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | Texas A&M International 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
- Texas A&M International University is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 5,883 students)
Nicholls State University vs. Texas A&M International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or Texas A&M International University?
- Nicholls State University is 28.9% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M International University for in-state tuition ($4,922.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.7% higher at Texas A&M International University than Nicholls State University ($13,634.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M International University than Nicholls State University ($5,383 vs. $12,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M International University are 15.1% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($9,210 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Texas A&M International University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M International University students is 16.8% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($10,872 vs. $9,310)
Nicholls State University vs. Texas A&M International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or Texas A&M International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M International University or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 125 points higher than at Texas A&M International University (905)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas A&M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M International University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Texas A&M International University (47.9%)
Nicholls State University vs. Texas A&M International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or Texas A&M International 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 Texas A&M International University and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M International University is higher than Nicholls State University (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M International University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $42,600)
- Texas A&M International University students graduate with a $5,042 lower median federal student loan debt than Nicholls State University graduates. ($14,806 vs. $19,848)
- Texas A&M International University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Nicholls State University graduates. ($153 vs. $205)
- More Texas A&M International University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/