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SIUE Northern Illinois UL Lafayette ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University LSU UIC University of Missouri-Columbia| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Nicholls State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Southern Illinois University | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Carbondale, IL | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,107 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | #910 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siuc.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Illinois University | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,638 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,638 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,622 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,269 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Illinois University | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,771 | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | 8,940 | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 938/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Southern Illinois University | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Illinois University | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $205 |
Diversity |
Southern Illinois University | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Illinois University | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Southern Illinois University | Nicholls State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 5,883 students)
Southern Illinois University vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Illinois University or Nicholls State University?
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 95.8% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($9,638.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.2% higher at Southern Illinois University than Nicholls State University ($9,638.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than Southern Illinois University ($12,365 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 0.2% lower than costs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($10,602 vs. $10,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is 21% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($11,269 vs. $9,310)
Southern Illinois University vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Illinois University 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 Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1032) is 2 points higher than at Nicholls State University (1030)
- Incoming Southern Illinois University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as 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 Southern Illinois University (3.24)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Southern Illinois University (91.5%)
Southern Illinois University vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Illinois University 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 Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Southern Illinois University is higher than Nicholls State University (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $5,200 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,600)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $2,652 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($19,848 vs. $22,500)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Illinois University graduates. ($205 vs. $232)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Illinois University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/