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Overview |
Nicholls State University | UTSA | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | 1010/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Nicholls State University | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $237 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | UTSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 5,883 students)
Nicholls State University vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or UTSA?
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is 20.9% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($5,951.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203.6% higher at UTSA than Nicholls State University ($18,259.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than UTSA ($12,365 vs. $12,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 4.2% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($10,602 vs. $11,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than The University of Texas at San Antonio (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 4.2% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($9,310 vs. $8,934)
Nicholls State University vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at San Antonio (1043) is 13 points higher than at Nicholls State University (1030)
- Incoming UTSA students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Nicholls State University (22)
- Accepted freshman UTSA students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than UTSA (86.9%)
Nicholls State University vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or UTSA? 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 UTSA and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (38% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $5,300 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $42,600)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $3,135 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($19,848 vs. $22,983)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($205 vs. $237)
- More UTSA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/