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Overview |
Nicholls State University | MSU | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #817 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Nicholls State University | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $230 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nicholls State University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 5,784 students)
Nicholls State University vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or MSU?
- Midwestern State University is 19.4% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($5,877.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at MSU than Nicholls State University ($7,827.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Midwestern State University than Nicholls State University ($11,361 vs. $12,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern State University are 5.5% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($10,046 vs. $10,602)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University as Midwestern State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 14.3% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($10,643 vs. $9,310)
Nicholls State University vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 28 points higher than at MSU (1002)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at MSU (3.2)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than MSU (92.4%)
Nicholls State University vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or MSU? 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 MSU and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than Midwestern State University (38% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $42,600)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $2,451 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($19,848 vs. $22,299)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($205 vs. $230)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/