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Overview |
UNO | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,111 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | #910 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,508 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
UNO | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,296 | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | 5,090 | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.2% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 938/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNO | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $205 |
Diversity |
UNO | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UNO | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UNO | 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
- University of New Orleans is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (7,111 students vs. 5,883 students)
UNO vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or Nicholls State University?
- University of New Orleans is 23.7% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($6,090.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.6% higher at UNO than Nicholls State University ($10,926.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than Nicholls State University ($11,508 vs. $12,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 14.8% lower than costs at University of New Orleans ($10,602 vs. $12,174)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than University of New Orleans (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Orleans students is 10.2% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($10,260 vs. $9,310)
UNO vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO 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 UNO .
- The average SAT score at University of New Orleans (1034) is 4 points higher than at Nicholls State University (1030)
- Incoming UNO students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Nicholls State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at UNO (3.21)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than UNO (69.8%)
UNO vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO 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 UNO.
- The graduation rate at UNO is the same as at Nicholls State University (38% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of New Orleans earn on average $100 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $42,600)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $3,348 lower median federal student loan debt than Nicholls State University graduates. ($16,500 vs. $19,848)
- UNO graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Nicholls State University graduates. ($170 vs. $205)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/