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Overview |
Nicholls State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 14,208 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #951 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | uhd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $6,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $9,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $14,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $7,849 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 6,131 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 5,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 88.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 25.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | 960/1100 | ||
| 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 | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $193 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | University of Houston-Downtown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (14,208 students vs. 5,883 students)
Nicholls State University vs. University of Houston-Downtown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or University of Houston-Downtown?
- University of Houston Downtown is 27% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($6,252.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.1% higher at University of Houston-Downtown than Nicholls State University ($16,068.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than University of Houston-Downtown ($12,365 vs. $14,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 7.3% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($9,882 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than University of Houston Downtown (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 18.6% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($9,310 vs. $7,849)
Nicholls State University vs. University of Houston-Downtown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or University of Houston-Downtown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Downtown or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 136 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than University of Houston-Downtown (88.4%)
Nicholls State University vs. University of Houston-Downtown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or University of Houston-Downtown? 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 University of Houston-Downtown and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than University of Houston Downtown (38% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $4,800 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $42,600)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $1,098 lower median federal student loan debt than Nicholls State University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $19,848)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Nicholls State University graduates. ($193 vs. $205)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/