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Overview |
Nicholls State University | ECU | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #928 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | 960/1078 | ||
| 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 | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $174 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | ECU | ||
| 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 ECU based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 3,376 students)
Nicholls State University vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or ECU?
- East Central University is 21.9% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($6,001.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.4% higher at ECU than Nicholls State University ($15,361.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Central University than Nicholls State University ($10,221 vs. $12,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Central University are 36.8% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($7,752 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than East Central University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 5.2% larger than aid received East Central University ($9,310 vs. $8,853)
Nicholls State University vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 60 points higher than at ECU (970)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ECU (21)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at ECU (3.31)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than ECU (70.1%)
Nicholls State University vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or ECU? 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 ECU and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than East Central University (38% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,300)
- East Central University students graduate with a $2,970 lower median federal student loan debt than Nicholls State University graduates. ($16,878 vs. $19,848)
- ECU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Nicholls State University graduates. ($174 vs. $205)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/