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GS UL Lafayette KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU LSU Columbus State Georgia ABAC| Valdosta State University | Nicholls State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #910 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
VSU | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 938/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $205 |
Diversity |
VSU | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
VSU | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 6% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Nicholls State University | ||
| 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
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 5,883 students)
VSU vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Nicholls State University?
- Nicholls State University is 12.6% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($4,922.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.5% higher at VSU than Nicholls State University ($15,426.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than VSU ($12,365 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 18.8% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($8,922 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Valdosta State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 6.1% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($9,875 vs. $9,310)
VSU vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU 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 VSU .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 37 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at VSU (3.23)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than VSU (89.5%)
VSU vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU 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 VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Nicholls State University (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,300)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $5,152 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($19,848 vs. $25,000)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($205 vs. $258)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/