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Overview |
Springhill | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Mobile, AL | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,046 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shc.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springhill | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,732 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,732 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,784 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,018 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,836 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Springhill | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,050 | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | 1,489 | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.6% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1230 | 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 |
Springhill | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springhill | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $205 |
Diversity |
Springhill | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Springhill | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Springhill | 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 Springhill based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 1,046 students)
Springhill vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springhill or Nicholls State University?
- Spring Hill College is 341.5% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($21,732.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 261.3% higher at Springhill than Nicholls State University ($21,732.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than Springhill ($12,365 vs. $21,018)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 11.1% lower than costs at Spring Hill College ($10,602 vs. $11,784)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spring Hill College as Nicholls State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Hill College students is 59.4% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($14,836 vs. $9,310)
Springhill vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springhill 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 Springhill .
- The average SAT score at Spring Hill College (1120) is 90 points higher than at Nicholls State University (1030)
- Incoming Springhill students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Nicholls State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Springhill students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Springhill (72.6%)
Springhill vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springhill 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 Springhill.
- The graduation rate at Springhill is higher than Nicholls State University (61% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Spring Hill College earn on average $6,100 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $42,600)
- More Springhill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/