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Overview |
Nicholls State University | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Portland, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 7,583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #757 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | maine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $22,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $10,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $12,343 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $9,668 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 5,544 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 4,736 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | 998/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Nicholls State University | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $232 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | University of Southern Maine | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | University of Southern Maine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 5,883 students)
Nicholls State University vs. University of Southern Maine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or University of Southern Maine?
- University of Southern Maine is 63.8% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 277.1% higher at University of Southern Maine than Nicholls State University ($22,680.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Nicholls State University ($12,343 vs. $12,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 3% lower than costs at University of Southern Maine ($10,602 vs. $10,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 3.8% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($9,668 vs. $9,310)
Nicholls State University vs. University of Southern Maine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or University of Southern Maine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Maine or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 46 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
Nicholls State University vs. University of Southern Maine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or University of Southern Maine? 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 University of Southern Maine and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than University of Southern Maine (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates of Nicholls State University and University of Southern Maine have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($42,600 vs. $42,600)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $2,652 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($19,848 vs. $22,500)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($205 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Maine 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/