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Overview |
Idaho | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,507 | 5,883 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | #910 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,182 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,418 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,898 | $10,602 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,954 | $12,365 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,105 | $9,310 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Idaho | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,393 | 2,289 | ||
| Admitted | 9,891 | 2,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 98.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 43.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 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 |
Idaho | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $205 |
Diversity |
Idaho | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Idaho | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | Nicholls State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Idaho is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (11,507 students vs. 5,883 students)
Idaho vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or Nicholls State University?
- University of Idaho is 25.6% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($6,182.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 322.6% higher at Idaho than Nicholls State University ($25,418.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than Idaho ($12,365 vs. $14,954)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 7.1% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($9,898 vs. $10,602)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho as Nicholls State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 19.3% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($11,105 vs. $9,310)
Idaho vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho 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 Idaho .
- The average SAT score at University of Idaho (1061) is 31 points higher than at Nicholls State University (1030)
- Incoming Idaho students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Nicholls State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Idaho students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Idaho (73.9%)
Idaho vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho 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 Idaho.
- The graduation rate at Idaho is higher than Nicholls State University (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $4,300 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $42,600)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $4,431 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($19,848 vs. $24,279)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($205 vs. $251)
- More Idaho 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/