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UL Lafayette LSU LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech University of Southern Mississippi Sacramento State A&M-Texarkana UNO TSU AAMU| Nicholls State University | Southeastern Louisiana University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Nicholls State University | Southeastern | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Hammond, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 13,465 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #968 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | selu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | Southeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $5,777 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $18,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $9,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $12,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $10,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | Southeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 4,887 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 4,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 99% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 48.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Nicholls State University | Southeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | Southeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $21,272 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $219 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | Southeastern | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | Southeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | Southeastern | ||
| 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
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 5,883 students)
Nicholls State University vs. Southeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or Southeastern?
- Southeastern Louisiana University is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($5,777.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203.5% higher at Southeastern than Nicholls State University ($18,255.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than Nicholls State University ($12,291 vs. $12,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeastern Louisiana University are 12.4% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($9,430 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Southeastern Louisiana University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 15.8% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($10,785 vs. $9,310)
Nicholls State University vs. Southeastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or Southeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is the same at Southeastern (1030)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Southeastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Southeastern has a higher acceptance rate (99%) than Nicholls State University (98.4%)
Nicholls State University vs. Southeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or Southeastern? 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 Southeastern and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than Southeastern Louisiana University (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Southeastern graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,100)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $1,424 lower median federal student loan debt than Southeastern graduates. ($19,848 vs. $21,272)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Southeastern graduates. ($205 vs. $219)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/