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Overview |
Nicholls State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #821 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $28,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $14,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $10,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 17,161 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 13,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $257 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| 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
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 5,883 students)
Nicholls State University vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or Coastal Carolina?
- Coastal Carolina University is 132.8% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 370.7% higher at Coastal Carolina than Nicholls State University ($28,310.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than Coastal Carolina ($12,365 vs. $14,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 0.2% lower than costs at Coastal Carolina University ($10,602 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Coastal Carolina University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is 14% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($10,610 vs. $9,310)
Nicholls State University vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 21 points higher than at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Coastal Carolina (22)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Coastal Carolina (78.6%)
Nicholls State University vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or Coastal Carolina? 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 Coastal Carolina and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina is higher than Nicholls State University (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $400 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $42,200)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $5,082 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($19,848 vs. $24,930)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($205 vs. $257)
- More Coastal Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/