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Overview |
Nicholls State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #874 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.5 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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 Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $258 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| 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 Mississippi is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 5,883 students)
Nicholls State University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or University of Southern Mississippi?
- University of Southern Mississippi is 89.8% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($9,340.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.5% higher at University of Southern Mississippi than Nicholls State University ($11,340.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than University of Southern Mississippi ($12,365 vs. $14,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 6.9% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($10,602 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than University of Southern Mississippi (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 0.2% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($9,310 vs. $9,296)
Nicholls State University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or University of Southern Mississippi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Mississippi or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 19 points higher than at Nicholls State University (1030)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Nicholls State University (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Nicholls State University (98.4%)
Nicholls State University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or University of Southern Mississippi? 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 Mississippi and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Nicholls State University (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $900 more per year than University of Southern Mississippi graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $41,700)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $5,152 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($19,848 vs. $25,000)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Mississippi graduates. ($205 vs. $258)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/