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Overview |
Nicholls State University | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #733 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | 986/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Nicholls State University | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $248 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | Salem State University | ||
| 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
- Salem State University is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 5,883 students)
Nicholls State University vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or Salem State University?
- Nicholls State University is 440.9% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($4,922.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Salem State University than Nicholls State University ($7,050.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than Salem State University ($12,365 vs. $19,277)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 41% lower than costs at Salem State University ($10,602 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Salem State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 8.7% larger than aid received Salem State University ($9,310 vs. $8,562)
Nicholls State University vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or Salem State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem State University or Nicholls State University .
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Salem State University (92.7%)
Nicholls State University vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or Salem 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 Salem State University and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than Nicholls State University (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $42,600)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $4,152 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($19,848 vs. $24,000)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($205 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/