Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UL Lafayette LSU Southeastern Sacramento State A&M-Texarkana UNO Francis Marion University| University of Arkansas at Monticello | Nicholls State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
UAM | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Monticello, AR | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,719 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uamont.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
UAM | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,091 | $4,922 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,941 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,320 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,693 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UAM | Nicholls State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.71 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
UAM | Nicholls State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
UAM | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $205 |
Diversity |
UAM | Nicholls State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UAM | Nicholls State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 84% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UAM | 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 UAM based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 2,719 students)
UAM vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAM or Nicholls State University?
- University of Arkansas at Monticello is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($5,091.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.9% higher at UAM than Nicholls State University ($10,941.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than UAM ($12,365 vs. $12,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Monticello are 44.8% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($7,320 vs. $10,602)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Monticello as Nicholls State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 0.3% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Monticello ($9,310 vs. $9,286)
Which college is harder to get into, UAM 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 UAM .
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at UAM (2.71)
UAM vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAM 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 UAM.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than University of Arkansas at Monticello (38% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $8,800 more per year than UAM graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $33,800)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello students graduate with a $4,848 lower median federal student loan debt than Nicholls State University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,848)
- UAM graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Nicholls State University graduates. ($155 vs. $205)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAM students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/