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UL Lafayette LSU AUM Southeastern Freed-Hardeman University TROY Sacramento State A&M-Texarkana Huntingdon College UNO CCA| Faulkner University | Nicholls State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Faulkner | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | #910 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Faulkner | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 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 |
Faulkner | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $205 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Faulkner | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | Nicholls State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nicholls State University is larger than than Faulkner based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 2,817 students)
Faulkner vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or Nicholls State University?
- Faulkner University is 345.6% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($21,930.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 264.6% higher at Faulkner than Nicholls State University ($21,930.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than Faulkner ($12,365 vs. $20,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 32.2% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($8,020 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Faulkner University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Faulkner University students is 74.4% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($16,238 vs. $9,310)
Faulkner vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner 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 Faulkner .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 45 points higher than at Faulkner (985)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Faulkner (21)
- Accepted freshman Faulkner students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Faulkner (82.4%)
Faulkner vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner 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 Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than Faulkner University (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Faulkner graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,500)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $1,902 lower median federal student loan debt than Faulkner graduates. ($19,848 vs. $21,750)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Faulkner graduates. ($205 vs. $224)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Faulkner students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/