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Overview |
Nicholls State University | NMSU | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 14,268 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #811 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | nmsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | NMSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $6,283 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $23,407 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $11,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $10,407 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $13,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | NMSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 15,860 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 12,378 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 | NMSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | NMSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $17,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $176 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | NMSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | NMSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | NMSU | ||
| 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
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (14,268 students vs. 5,883 students)
Nicholls State University vs. NMSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or NMSU?
- New Mexico State University Main Campus is 27.7% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($6,283.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 289.1% higher at NMSU than Nicholls State University ($23,407.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Mexico State University Main Campus than Nicholls State University ($10,407 vs. $12,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 6.1% lower than costs at New Mexico State University Main Campus ($10,602 vs. $11,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than New Mexico State University Main Campus (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Mexico State University Main Campus students is 41.4% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($13,168 vs. $9,310)
Nicholls State University vs. NMSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or NMSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NMSU or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 47 points higher than at NMSU (983)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NMSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NMSU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than NMSU (78%)
Nicholls State University vs. NMSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or NMSU? 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 NMSU and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at NMSU is higher than Nicholls State University (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than NMSU graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $39,400)
- New Mexico State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,730 lower median federal student loan debt than Nicholls State University graduates. ($17,118 vs. $19,848)
- NMSU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Nicholls State University graduates. ($176 vs. $205)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NMSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/