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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus UL Lafayette ECSU UConn UHart WestConn Quinnipiac LSU UNH Westfield State University Southeastern| Central Connecticut State University | Nicholls State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #910 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 938/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2024 |
Academics |
CCSU | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $205 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CCSU | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 6% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | 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
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 5,883 students)
CCSU vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Nicholls State University?
- Central Connecticut State University is 31.5% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.8% higher at CCSU than Nicholls State University ($19,358.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than CCSU ($12,365 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 17.6% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($10,602 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 49.9% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($9,310 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU 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 CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 19 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming CCSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Nicholls State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU 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 CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Nicholls State University (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $42,600)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $2,652 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($19,848 vs. $22,500)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($205 vs. $232)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/