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Overview |
Nicholls State University | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #605 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Nicholls State University | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $205 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | UC Merced | ||
| 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
- University of California Merced is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (9,103 students vs. 5,883 students)
Nicholls State University vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 134.9% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 592.2% higher at UC Merced than Nicholls State University ($41,636.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than UC Merced ($12,365 vs. $13,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 82.4% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($10,602 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than University of California Merced (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 177.9% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($25,868 vs. $9,310)
Nicholls State University vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 5 points higher than at UC Merced (1025)
- Incoming UC Merced students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Nicholls State University (22)
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than UC Merced (89.5%)
Nicholls State University vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Nicholls State University (58% vs. 38%)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $51 lower median federal student loan debt than UC Merced graduates. ($19,848 vs. $19,899)
- University of California Merced and Nicholls State University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($205 vs. $205)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/