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Overview |
Nicholls State University | UNK | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,180 | 6,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #899 | #574 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $6,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $12,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,938 | $11,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,029 | $16,249 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,052 | $8,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 86% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,320 | 7,253 | ||
| Admitted | 3,188 | 6,222 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1145 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Nicholls State University | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $219 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | UNK | ||
| 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
- Nicholls State University is larger than than UNK based on total student enrollment (6,180 students vs. 6,017 students)
Nicholls State University vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or UNK?
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is 31% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($6,450.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.5% higher at UNK than Nicholls State University ($12,418.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than UNK ($11,029 vs. $16,249)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 9.1% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,938 vs. $11,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than University of Nebraska at Kearney (88% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 14.5% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,052 vs. $8,779)
Nicholls State University vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 19 points higher than at Nicholls State University (1030)
- Incoming UNK students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Nicholls State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at UNK (3.24)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than UNK (85.8%)
Nicholls State University vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or UNK? 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 UNK and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Nicholls State University (61% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $800 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,600)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $1,402 lower median federal student loan debt than UNK graduates. ($19,848 vs. $21,250)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than UNK graduates. ($205 vs. $219)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/