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Overview |
Nicholls State University | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Camden, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 5,966 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #178 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $12,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $12,923 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $14,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $15,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 11,145 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 8,528 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 6.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $229 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University Camden is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (5,966 students vs. 5,883 students)
Nicholls State University vs. Rutgers University-Camden Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or Rutgers University-Camden?
- Rutgers University Camden is 162.1% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 408.7% higher at Rutgers University-Camden than Nicholls State University ($30,600.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than Rutgers University-Camden ($12,365 vs. $14,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 21.9% lower than costs at Rutgers University Camden ($10,602 vs. $12,923)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Rutgers University Camden (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Camden students is 68.3% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($15,670 vs. $9,310)
Nicholls State University vs. Rutgers University-Camden Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or Rutgers University-Camden? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers University-Camden or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 10 points higher than at Rutgers University-Camden (1020)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Rutgers University-Camden (3.23)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Rutgers University-Camden (76.5%)
Nicholls State University vs. Rutgers University-Camden Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or Rutgers University-Camden? 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 Rutgers University-Camden and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Camden is higher than Nicholls State University (61% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Camden earn on average $23,600 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $42,600)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $2,367 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers University-Camden graduates. ($19,848 vs. $22,215)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers University-Camden graduates. ($205 vs. $229)
- More Rutgers University-Camden graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/