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Overview |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Magnolia, AR | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,094 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #868 | #910 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saumag.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,020 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,450 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,809 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,316 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,916 | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.6% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.1% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1190 | 938/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,020 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $205 |
Diversity |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Nicholls State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nicholls State University is larger than than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 5,094 students)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Nicholls State University?
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is 42.6% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($7,020.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107% higher at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus than Nicholls State University ($12,450.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ($12,365 vs. $14,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus are 35.8% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($7,809 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students is 0.1% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($9,316 vs. $9,310)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Nicholls State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nicholls State University or Southern Arkansas University Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 42 points higher than at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (988)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (63.6%)
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus or Nicholls State University? 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 Nicholls State University and Southern Arkansas University Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (38% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $37,900)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,828 lower median federal student loan debt than Nicholls State University graduates. ($17,020 vs. $19,848)
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Nicholls State University graduates. ($175 vs. $205)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Arkansas University Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/