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Overview |
Nicholls State University | Ferris State University | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Big Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 10,072 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #791 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | ferris.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | Ferris State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $13,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $13,076 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $13,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $11,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | Ferris State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 12,228 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 10,746 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | 910/1150 | ||
| 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 | Ferris State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | Ferris State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $24,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $250 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | Ferris State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | Ferris State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | Ferris 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
- Ferris State University is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (10,072 students vs. 5,883 students)
Nicholls State University vs. Ferris State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or Ferris State University?
- Ferris State University is 165.7% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($13,076.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.4% higher at Ferris State University than Nicholls State University ($13,076.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than Ferris State University ($12,365 vs. $13,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferris State University are 3.3% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($10,268 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Ferris State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferris State University students is 19.5% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($11,128 vs. $9,310)
Nicholls State University vs. Ferris State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or Ferris State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferris State University or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 21 points higher than at Ferris State University (1009)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Ferris State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Ferris State University (3.3)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Ferris State University (87.9%)
Nicholls State University vs. Ferris State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or Ferris 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 Ferris State University and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Ferris State University is higher than Nicholls State University (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Ferris State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $42,600)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $4,331 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferris State University graduates. ($19,848 vs. $24,179)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Ferris State University graduates. ($205 vs. $250)
- More Ferris State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/