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Overview |
Nicholls State University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 7,320 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #1019 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | subr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $4,979 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $4,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $16,959 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 10,609 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 5,718 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | 820/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Nicholls State University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $317 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 5,883 students)
Nicholls State University vs. Southern University and A & M College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or Southern University and A & M College?
- Southern University and A & M College is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($4,979.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at Nicholls State University than Southern University and A & M College ($6,015.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than Southern University and A & M College ($12,365 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 13.2% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($9,366 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Southern University and A & M College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 23.9% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($9,310 vs. $7,514)
Nicholls State University vs. Southern University and A & M College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or Southern University and A & M College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern University and A & M College or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 119 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Nicholls State University vs. Southern University and A & M College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or Southern University and A & M College? 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 Southern University and A & M College and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than Southern University and A & M College (38% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $38,000)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $10,902 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($19,848 vs. $30,750)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($205 vs. $317)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/