Midwestern State vs Nicholls State
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Midwestern State UniversityWichita Falls, TXCatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Nicholls State UniversityThibodaux, LACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Nicholls State lists Mass every weekday.
- Nicholls State has the higher graduation rate: 54% against 43% at Midwestern State.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Midwestern State: $55,747, against $45,454 at Nicholls State.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Confession times
7 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
7 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Wichita Falls, TX
Thibodaux, LA
Setting
City
City
Students
5,573
6,180
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
94%
91%
Average SAT
1090
ACT middle 50%
19–24
Graduation rate
43%
54%
First-year retention
64%
77%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$11,656
$12,947
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$8,856
$10,714
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$9,886
$10,527
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$11,445
$12,139
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$15,365
$16,784
Net price, over $110,000 income
$18,988
$17,954
Median debt
$21,030
$22,675
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$55,747
$45,454
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.