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Overview |
Nicholls State University | SUNO | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 1,950 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | suno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | SUNO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $4,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $13,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $14,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $9,560 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | SUNO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 928 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 868 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 2.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 15/18 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Nicholls State University | SUNO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | SUNO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $31,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $24,348 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $251 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | SUNO | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 85% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | SUNO | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | SUNO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nicholls State University is larger than than SUNO based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 1,950 students)
Nicholls State University vs. SUNO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or SUNO?
- Nicholls State University is 9.8% more expensive to attend than SUNO for in-state tuition ($4,922.00 vs. $4,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.5% higher at SUNO than Nicholls State University ($13,384.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than SUNO ($12,365 vs. $14,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University at New Orleans are 11.8% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($9,480 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Southern University at New Orleans (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University at New Orleans students is 2.7% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($9,560 vs. $9,310)
Nicholls State University vs. SUNO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or SUNO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNO or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 227 points higher than at SUNO (803)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SUNO (17)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.94 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at SUNO (2.4)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than SUNO (93.5%)
Nicholls State University vs. SUNO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or SUNO? 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 SUNO and Nicholls State University.
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $11,000 more per year than SUNO graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $31,600)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNO graduates. ($19,848 vs. $24,348)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than SUNO graduates. ($205 vs. $251)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNO students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/