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Overview |
Nicholls State University | Alcorn State University | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Alcorn State, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 2,933 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #997 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | alcorn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | Alcorn State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $7,869 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $7,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $10,255 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $14,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $10,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 6,748 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 2,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 29.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 15/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | 903/1115 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Nicholls State University | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | Alcorn State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $292 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | Alcorn State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nicholls State University is larger than than Alcorn State University based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 2,933 students)
Nicholls State University vs. Alcorn State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or Alcorn State University?
- Alcorn State University is 59.9% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($7,869.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at Alcorn State University than Nicholls State University ($7,869.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than Alcorn State University ($12,365 vs. $14,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alcorn State University are 3.4% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($10,255 vs. $10,602)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University as Alcorn State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alcorn State University students is 11.6% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($10,386 vs. $9,310)
Nicholls State University vs. Alcorn State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or Alcorn State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alcorn State University or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 159 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Alcorn State University (3.2)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Nicholls State University vs. Alcorn State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or Alcorn 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 Alcorn State University and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than Alcorn State University (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $33,600)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $8,402 lower median federal student loan debt than Alcorn State University graduates. ($19,848 vs. $28,250)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Alcorn State University graduates. ($205 vs. $292)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alcorn State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/