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Overview |
Nicholls State University | ETSU | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $211 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | ETSU | ||
| 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
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 5,883 students)
Nicholls State University vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or ETSU?
- East Tennessee State University is 56.9% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($7,722.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.7% higher at ETSU than Nicholls State University ($11,532.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than ETSU ($12,365 vs. $14,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 10.3% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($9,613 vs. $10,602)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University as East Tennessee State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 6.5% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($9,310 vs. $8,739)
Nicholls State University vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 38 points higher than at Nicholls State University (1030)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Nicholls State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than ETSU (85.3%)
Nicholls State University vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than Nicholls State University (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,000)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $652 lower median federal student loan debt than ETSU graduates. ($19,848 vs. $20,500)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than ETSU graduates. ($205 vs. $211)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/