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Overview |
Nicholls State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 2,110 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | tamut.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $18,819 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $10,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $11,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 2,018 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 1,846 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $14,504 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $149 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| 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
- Nicholls State University is larger than than A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 2,110 students)
Nicholls State University vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or A&M-Texarkana?
- Texas A&M University Texarkana is 23.7% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($6,090.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 212.9% higher at A&M-Texarkana than Nicholls State University ($18,819.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Texarkana than Nicholls State University ($10,646 vs. $12,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 8.2% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Texarkana ($10,602 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Texas A&M University Texarkana (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Texarkana students is 19.4% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($11,114 vs. $9,310)
Nicholls State University vs. A&M-Texarkana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or A&M-Texarkana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Texarkana or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 35 points higher than at A&M-Texarkana (995)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at A&M-Texarkana (22)
- Accepted freshman A&M-Texarkana students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than A&M-Texarkana (91.5%)
Nicholls State University vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or A&M-Texarkana? 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 A&M-Texarkana and Nicholls State University.
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than A&M-Texarkana graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $37,900)
- Texas A&M University Texarkana students graduate with a $5,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Nicholls State University graduates. ($14,504 vs. $19,848)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Nicholls State University graduates. ($149 vs. $205)
- More A&M-Texarkana 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/