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Overview |
WestConn | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 6,180 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #899 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $10,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $11,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $10,052 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 88% |
Admission |
WestConn | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 3,320 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 3,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 36.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 928/1145 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $205 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 4% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Nicholls State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nicholls State University is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (6,180 students vs. 4,137 students)
WestConn vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Nicholls State University?
- Western Connecticut State University is 35.4% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($6,664.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.2% higher at WestConn than Nicholls State University ($9,996.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than WestConn ($11,029 vs. $16,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 38.3% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($10,938 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Western Connecticut State University (88% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 26.6% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($10,052 vs. $7,943)
WestConn vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than WestConn (81.4%)
WestConn vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Nicholls State University (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $42,600)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $5,152 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($19,848 vs. $25,000)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($205 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/