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Overview |
Pitt State | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Pitt State | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $205 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt State | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | 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 Pitt State based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 5,858 students)
Pitt State vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Nicholls State University?
- Pittsburg State University is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($6,012.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.2% higher at Pitt State than Nicholls State University ($17,696.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than Pitt State ($12,365 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 12.5% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($9,426 vs. $10,602)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University as Nicholls State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 203.3% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($9,310 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State 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 Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Pitt State (86.2%)
Pitt State vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State 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 Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Nicholls State University (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $42,600)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $152 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt State graduates. ($19,848 vs. $20,000)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt State graduates. ($205 vs. $206)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/