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Overview |
Nicholls State University | William Carey University | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 5,662 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | wmcarey.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | William Carey University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $13,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $13,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $7,463 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $15,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $13,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | William Carey University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 517 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 53.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 64.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | 1050/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Nicholls State University | William Carey University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | William Carey University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $20,192 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $208 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | William Carey University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | William Carey University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | William Carey University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nicholls State University is larger than than William Carey University based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 5,662 students)
Nicholls State University vs. William Carey University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or William Carey University?
- William Carey University is 174.3% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($13,500.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.4% higher at William Carey University than Nicholls State University ($13,500.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than William Carey University ($12,365 vs. $15,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Carey University are 42.1% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($7,463 vs. $10,602)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University as William Carey University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Carey University students is 43.2% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($13,331 vs. $9,310)
Nicholls State University vs. William Carey University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or William Carey University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Carey University or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at William Carey University (1071) is 41 points higher than at Nicholls State University (1030)
- Incoming William Carey University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Nicholls State University (22)
- Accepted freshman William Carey University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than William Carey University (53.6%)
Nicholls State University vs. William Carey University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or William Carey University? 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 William Carey University and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at William Carey University is higher than Nicholls State University (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than William Carey University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,900)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $344 lower median federal student loan debt than William Carey University graduates. ($19,848 vs. $20,192)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than William Carey University graduates. ($205 vs. $208)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Carey University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/