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UL Lafayette LSU Southeastern Talladega College Sacramento State A&M-Texarkana UNO Alabama State| Stillman College | Nicholls State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stillman College | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stillman.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stillman College | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,548 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,548 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,054 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,574 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,049 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Stillman College | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,791 | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | 1,156 | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Stillman College | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stillman College | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,000 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $205 |
Diversity |
Stillman College | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Stillman College | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Stillman College | 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 Stillman College based on total student enrollment (5,883 students vs. 744 students)
Stillman College vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stillman College or Nicholls State University?
- Stillman College is 94% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($9,548.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.7% higher at Stillman College than Nicholls State University ($9,548.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than Stillman College ($12,365 vs. $15,574)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stillman College are 5.5% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($10,054 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Stillman College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stillman College students is 29.4% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($12,049 vs. $9,310)
Stillman College vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stillman College 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 Stillman College .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 199 points higher than at Stillman College (831)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Stillman College (18)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Stillman College (2.9)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Stillman College (64.5%)
Stillman College vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stillman College 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 Stillman College.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than Stillman College (38% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Stillman College graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $29,500)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $14,152 lower median federal student loan debt than Stillman College graduates. ($19,848 vs. $34,000)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than Stillman College graduates. ($205 vs. $351)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stillman College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/