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UL Lafayette LSU Southeastern GCSC Sacramento State A&M-Texarkana UNO| Chipola College | Nicholls State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Chipola | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Marianna, FL | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chipola.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chipola | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,195 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,560 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,316 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,333 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Chipola | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Chipola | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chipola | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $205 |
Diversity |
Chipola | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Chipola | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Chipola | Nicholls State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nicholls State University is larger than than Chipola based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 1,826 students)
Chipola vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chipola or Nicholls State University?
- Nicholls State University is 108.1% more expensive to attend than Chipola for in-state tuition ($4,922.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.2% higher at Chipola than Nicholls State University ($8,195.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chipola College than Nicholls State University ($3,316 vs. $12,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chipola College are 132.5% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($4,560 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Chipola College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 47% larger than aid received Chipola College ($9,310 vs. $6,333)
Which college is harder to get into, Chipola 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 Chipola .
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.84 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Chipola (2.5)
Chipola vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chipola 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 Chipola.
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Chipola graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $33,000)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chipola students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/