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SHSU UL Lafayette TAMUK University of Houston-Downtown Texas State PVAMU UNT Tarleton UH TSU Texas Tech LSU| Nicholls State University | Lamar University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Nicholls State University | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $227 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | Lamar University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lamar University is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 5,883 students)
Nicholls State University vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or Lamar University?
- Lamar University is 26.5% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($6,228.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.3% higher at Lamar University than Nicholls State University ($16,020.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lamar University than Nicholls State University ($11,757 vs. $12,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lamar University are 7.3% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($9,884 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Lamar University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 11.7% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($10,397 vs. $9,310)
Nicholls State University vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 56 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman Lamar University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
Nicholls State University vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or Lamar 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 Lamar University and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than Lamar University (38% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $42,600)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $2,152 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($19,848 vs. $22,000)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($205 vs. $227)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/