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UL Lafayette DBU Henderson State University LSU Southeastern Harding University College of the Ozarks Arkansas Samford University Sacramento State University of Central Arkansas A&M-Texarkana| Ouachita Baptist University | Nicholls State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OBU | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Arkadelphia, AR | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,784 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #474 | #910 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | obu.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
OBU | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,500 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,500 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,800 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,677 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,181 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OBU | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,063 | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | 1,492 | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 938/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
OBU | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OBU | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $205 |
Diversity |
OBU | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
OBU | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 6% | ||
Campus |
OBU | Nicholls State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nicholls State University is larger than than OBU based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 1,784 students)
OBU vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OBU or Nicholls State University?
- Ouachita Baptist University is 519.7% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($30,500.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 407.1% higher at OBU than Nicholls State University ($30,500.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than OBU ($12,365 vs. $21,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ouachita Baptist University are 20.5% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($8,800 vs. $10,602)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ouachita Baptist University as Nicholls State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ouachita Baptist University students is 138.2% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($22,181 vs. $9,310)
OBU vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OBU or Nicholls State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nicholls State University or OBU .
- The average SAT score at Ouachita Baptist University (1120) is 90 points higher than at Nicholls State University (1030)
- Incoming OBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Nicholls State University (22)
- Accepted freshman OBU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than OBU (72.3%)
OBU vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OBU or Nicholls State 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 Nicholls State University and OBU.
- The graduation rate at OBU is higher than Nicholls State University (63% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Ouachita Baptist University earn on average $800 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $42,600)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $2,652 lower median federal student loan debt than OBU graduates. ($19,848 vs. $22,500)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than OBU graduates. ($205 vs. $232)
- More OBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/