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UL Lafayette LSU Southeastern Chipola Sacramento State A&M-Texarkana UNO| Gulf Coast State College | Nicholls State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GCSC | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Panama City, FL | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,694 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gulfcoast.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
GCSC | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,750 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,065 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,378 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,725 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,024 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
GCSC | 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 | - | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
GCSC | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GCSC | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,000 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $205 |
Diversity |
GCSC | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
GCSC | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 6% | ||
Campus |
GCSC | Nicholls State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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 GCSC based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 4,694 students)
GCSC vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GCSC or Nicholls State University?
- Nicholls State University is 181.3% more expensive to attend than GCSC for in-state tuition ($4,922.00 vs. $1,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at GCSC than Nicholls State University ($7,065.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gulf Coast State College than Nicholls State University ($5,725 vs. $12,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gulf Coast State College are 13.1% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($9,378 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Gulf Coast State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 54.5% larger than aid received Gulf Coast State College ($9,310 vs. $6,024)
Which college is harder to get into, GCSC 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 GCSC .
GCSC vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GCSC 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 GCSC.
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $10,600 more per year than GCSC graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $32,000)
- Gulf Coast State College students graduate with a $10,848 lower median federal student loan debt than Nicholls State University graduates. ($9,000 vs. $19,848)
- GCSC graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Nicholls State University graduates. ($93 vs. $205)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GCSC students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/