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Overview |
Louisiana College | Nichols | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 945/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Louisiana College | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $279 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Louisiana College | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | Nichols | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nichols College is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 89.6% more expensive to attend than Louisiana College for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.6% higher at Nichols than Louisiana College ($37,150.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana College than Nichols ($14,566 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 84.5% lower than costs at Nichols College ($7,646 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Louisiana College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 94.2% larger than aid received Louisiana College ($26,515 vs. $13,650)
Louisiana College vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Louisiana College .
- Accepted freshman Louisiana College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Louisiana College vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College or Nichols? 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 Nichols and Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than Louisiana College (43% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Louisiana College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $45,600)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $3,973 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($23,027 vs. $27,000)
- Louisiana College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisiana College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/