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Overview |
KSU | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
KSU | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 938/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
KSU | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $205 |
Diversity |
KSU | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 35% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
KSU | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 6% | ||
Campus |
KSU | 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 KSU based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Nicholls State University?
- Nicholls State University is 20.7% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($4,922.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.4% higher at KSU than Nicholls State University ($13,796.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than KSU ($12,365 vs. $15,451)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 8.2% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($10,602 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 80.4% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($9,310 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU 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 KSU .
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU 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 KSU.
- The graduation rate at KSU is higher than Nicholls State University (41% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/