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UL Lafayette LSU Southeastern Sacramento State A&M-Texarkana UNO| Macon State College | Nicholls State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Macon State | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Macon State | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 938/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Macon State | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 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 |
Macon State | 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 |
Macon State | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 6% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | Nicholls State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nicholls State University is larger than than Macon State based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or Nicholls State University?
- Nicholls State University is 116.2% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($4,922.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at Macon State than Nicholls State University ($8,411.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 57.1% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($6,750 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Macon State College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($9,310 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State 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 Macon State .
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State 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 Macon State.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than Macon State College (38% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/