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Overview |
Nicholls State University | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Nicholls State University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $227 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nicholls State University is larger than than Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 3,498 students)
Nicholls State University vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or Fairmont State ?
- Fairmont State University is 22.3% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($6,022.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160% higher at Fairmont State than Nicholls State University ($15,638.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Nicholls State University ($10,794 vs. $12,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 5.8% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($10,022 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 42.2% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($9,310 vs. $6,547)
Nicholls State University vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 68 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman Fairmont State students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Nicholls State University (98.4%)
Nicholls State University vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or Fairmont State ? 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 Fairmont State and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than Fairmont State University (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $37,600)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $2,152 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairmont State graduates. ($19,848 vs. $22,000)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Fairmont State graduates. ($205 vs. $227)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/