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Overview |
Nicholls State University | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,180 | 24,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #352 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $9,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $26,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,938 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,029 | $14,946 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,052 | $13,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 78% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,320 | 27,837 | ||
| Admitted | 3,188 | 27,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 97.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1145 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $206 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | Ole Miss | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mississippi is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (24,043 students vs. 6,180 students)
Nicholls State University vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or Ole Miss?
- University of Mississippi is 88% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($9,252.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 345.9% higher at Ole Miss than Nicholls State University ($26,820.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than Ole Miss ($11,029 vs. $14,946)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 10.1% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($10,938 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than University of Mississippi (88% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 30% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($13,070 vs. $10,052)
Nicholls State University vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 88 points higher than at Nicholls State University (1030)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Nicholls State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Nicholls State University (96%)
Nicholls State University vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or Ole Miss? 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 Ole Miss and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than Nicholls State University (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $10,100 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $42,600)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $152 lower median federal student loan debt than Ole Miss graduates. ($19,848 vs. $20,000)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Ole Miss graduates. ($205 vs. $206)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/