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UL Lafayette Western State Colorado University Metropolitan State College of Denver FLC LSU University of Northern Colorado UCCS CU Denver Adams State College Colorado State Southeastern CU Boulder| Colorado Mesa University | Nicholls State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado Mesa | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Grand Junction, CO | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,905 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #886 | #910 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mesastate.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mesa | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,261 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,983 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,522 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,085 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,209 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Colorado Mesa | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,810 | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | 8,021 | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 938/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Colorado Mesa | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mesa | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $205 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mesa | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Colorado Mesa | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mesa | Nicholls State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado Mesa University is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (8,905 students vs. 5,883 students)
Colorado Mesa vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mesa or Nicholls State University?
- Colorado Mesa University is 67.8% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($8,261.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265.5% higher at Colorado Mesa than Nicholls State University ($21,983.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than Colorado Mesa ($12,365 vs. $15,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 8.7% lower than costs at Colorado Mesa University ($10,602 vs. $11,522)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Colorado Mesa University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 1.1% larger than aid received Colorado Mesa University ($9,310 vs. $9,209)
Colorado Mesa vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mesa 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 Colorado Mesa .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 78 points higher than at Colorado Mesa (952)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Colorado Mesa (20)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Colorado Mesa (3.28)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Colorado Mesa (81.8%)
Colorado Mesa vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mesa 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 Colorado Mesa.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than Colorado Mesa University (38% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Colorado Mesa graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,000)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $1,902 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado Mesa graduates. ($19,848 vs. $21,750)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado Mesa graduates. ($205 vs. $224)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado Mesa students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/