| Abilene Christian vs. Nicholls State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#9 in Federal Region VI Universities #23 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #26 in Federal Region VI Universities #15 in Louisiana Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$42,380 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,173 Louisiana Residents $9,266 Out-of-State |
| expensive$24,174 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,254 Louisiana Residents $9,347 Out-of-State |
| More$24,769 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,372 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,160 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,025 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter65.79% | Acceptance Rate | Easier98.43% |
| Lower12.09% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable43.14% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller5,079 | Total Enrollment | Larger5,883 |
| Smaller3,211 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,314 |
| Larger1,868 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller569 |
| Larger1,513 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,271 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher60% | Graduate Rate | Lower45% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| Higher79% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,430) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,427) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,500) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,688) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 409 | Number of faculties | 336 |
| Higher$77,329 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$61,407 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.