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Overview |
Nicholls State University | ULM | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Monroe, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 8,398 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #681 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | ulm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | ULM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $5,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $17,888 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $9,551 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $11,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $12,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | ULM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 4,303 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 3,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | 1085/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Nicholls State University | ULM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | ULM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $206 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | ULM | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | ULM | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | ULM | ||
| 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
- University of Louisiana Monroe is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (8,398 students vs. 5,883 students)
Nicholls State University vs. ULM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or ULM?
- University of Louisiana Monroe is 17.6% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($5,788.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.4% higher at ULM than Nicholls State University ($17,888.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisiana Monroe than Nicholls State University ($11,353 vs. $12,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisiana Monroe are 11% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($9,551 vs. $10,602)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University as University of Louisiana Monroe (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisiana Monroe students is 37.1% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($12,768 vs. $9,310)
Nicholls State University vs. ULM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or ULM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ULM or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisiana Monroe (1054) is 24 points higher than at Nicholls State University (1030)
- Incoming ULM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Nicholls State University (22)
- Accepted freshman ULM students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than ULM (70.1%)
Nicholls State University vs. ULM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or ULM? 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 ULM and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than University of Louisiana Monroe (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Louisiana Monroe earn on average $3,200 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($45,800 vs. $42,600)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $152 lower median federal student loan debt than ULM graduates. ($19,848 vs. $20,000)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than ULM graduates. ($205 vs. $206)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ULM students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/