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Overview |
Selma University | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Selma, AL | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 50 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selmauniversity.org | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Selma University | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,800 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,800 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,000 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Selma University | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.15 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
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Academics |
Selma University | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Selma University | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $205 |
Diversity |
Selma University | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 94% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Selma University | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Selma University | Nicholls State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nicholls State University is larger than than Selma University based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 50 students)
Selma University vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Selma University or Nicholls State University?
- Nicholls State University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Selma University for in-state tuition ($4,922.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Nicholls State University than Selma University ($6,015.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Selma University are 76.7% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($6,000 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Selma University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nicholls State University students is ?% larger than aid received Selma University ($9,310 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Selma University 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 Selma University .
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 1.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Selma University (2.15)
Selma University vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Selma University 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 Selma University.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than Selma University (38% vs. 21%)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Selma University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/