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UL Lafayette LSU Southeastern LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Sacramento State A&M-Texarkana UNO Louisiana College| Nicholls State University | Texas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Nicholls State University | TC | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 642 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Nicholls State University | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $320 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | TC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | TC | ||
| 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 TC based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 642 students)
Nicholls State University vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or TC?
- Texas College is 66.8% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($8,208.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at TC than Nicholls State University ($8,208.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than Nicholls State University ($11,174 vs. $12,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 26.2% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($8,400 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Texas College (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas College students is 10.2% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($10,263 vs. $9,310)
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or Nicholls State University .
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at TC (2.9)
Nicholls State University vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or TC? 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 TC and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than Texas College (38% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $14,800 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $27,800)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $11,152 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($19,848 vs. $31,000)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($205 vs. $320)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/