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Overview |
Nicholls State University | Black Hills State University | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Spearfish, SD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 3,425 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #1006 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | bhsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | Black Hills State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $7,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $10,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $7,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $16,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $4,986 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 1,579 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 96.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | 970/1085 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Nicholls State University | Black Hills State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | Black Hills State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $38,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $25,478 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $263 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | Black Hills State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | Black Hills State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nicholls State University is larger than than Black Hills State University based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 3,425 students)
Nicholls State University vs. Black Hills State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or Black Hills State University?
- Black Hills State University is 56.4% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($7,700.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.6% higher at Black Hills State University than Nicholls State University ($10,800.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than Black Hills State University ($12,365 vs. $16,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Black Hills State University are 40.8% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($7,528 vs. $10,602)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University as Black Hills State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 86.7% larger than aid received Black Hills State University ($9,310 vs. $4,986)
Nicholls State University vs. Black Hills State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or Black Hills State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Black Hills State University or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 42 points higher than at Black Hills State University (988)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Black Hills State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Black Hills State University (3.22)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Black Hills State University (96.6%)
Nicholls State University vs. Black Hills State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or Black Hills 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 Black Hills State University and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than Black Hills State University (38% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Black Hills State University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $38,800)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $5,630 lower median federal student loan debt than Black Hills State University graduates. ($19,848 vs. $25,478)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Black Hills State University graduates. ($205 vs. $263)
- More Black Hills State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/