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Overview |
Nicholls State University | UHCL | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,180 | 8,211 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | uhcl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | UHCL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $6,024 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $19,608 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,938 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,029 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,052 | $12,220 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 69% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | UHCL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,320 | 2,348 | ||
| Admitted | 3,188 | 1,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1145 | 990/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Nicholls State University | UHCL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | UHCL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $17,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $177 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | UHCL | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | UHCL | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | UHCL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Clear Lake is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (8,211 students vs. 6,180 students)
Nicholls State University vs. UHCL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or UHCL?
- University of Houston Clear Lake is 22.4% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($6,024.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 226% higher at UHCL than Nicholls State University ($19,608.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Clear Lake than Nicholls State University ($10,488 vs. $11,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 0.7% lower than costs at University of Houston Clear Lake ($10,938 vs. $11,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than University of Houston Clear Lake (88% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Clear Lake students is 21.6% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($12,220 vs. $10,052)
Nicholls State University vs. UHCL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or UHCL? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UHCL or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 5 points higher than at UHCL (1025)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UHCL (22)
- Accepted freshman UHCL 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 (96%) than UHCL (75.3%)
Nicholls State University vs. UHCL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or UHCL? 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 UHCL and Nicholls State University.
- Graduates from University of Houston Clear Lake earn on average $11,100 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $42,600)
- University of Houston Clear Lake students graduate with a $2,698 lower median federal student loan debt than Nicholls State University graduates. ($17,150 vs. $19,848)
- UHCL graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Nicholls State University graduates. ($177 vs. $205)
- More UHCL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/