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IPFW UL Lafayette IU Northwest Purdue North Central LSU Purdue Southeastern BSU Sacramento State A&M-Texarkana Benedictine University IU South Bend| Purdue University Calumet Campus | Nicholls State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 100% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 938/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Purdue Calumet | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $205 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 6% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | Nicholls State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 5,883 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or Nicholls State University?
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is 37.1% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($6,746.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.7% higher at Purdue Calumet than Nicholls State University ($16,164.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Nicholls State University ($10,908 vs. $12,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 40.2% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($7,560 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (100% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is 63.2% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($9,310 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 70 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (38% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $100 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $42,500)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $1,060 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue Calumet graduates. ($19,848 vs. $20,908)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue Calumet graduates. ($205 vs. $216)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/