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Overview |
Nicholls State University | Wiley College | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 698 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | wileyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | Wiley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $12,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $12,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $5,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $11,246 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $9,054 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | Wiley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Nicholls State University | Wiley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | Wiley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $29,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $30,046 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $310 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | Wiley College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | Wiley College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | Wiley College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nicholls State University is larger than than Wiley College based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 698 students)
Nicholls State University vs. Wiley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or Wiley College?
- Wiley College is 154% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($12,500.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.8% higher at Wiley College than Nicholls State University ($12,500.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wiley College than Nicholls State University ($11,246 vs. $12,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wiley College are 112% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($5,000 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Wiley College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 2.8% larger than aid received Wiley College ($9,310 vs. $9,054)
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or Wiley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wiley College or Nicholls State University .
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Wiley College (2.53)
Nicholls State University vs. Wiley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or Wiley College? 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 Wiley College and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than Wiley College (38% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Wiley College graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $29,100)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $10,198 lower median federal student loan debt than Wiley College graduates. ($19,848 vs. $30,046)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Wiley College graduates. ($205 vs. $310)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wiley College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/