| Nicholls State vs. HBU |
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|---|---|---|
#26 in Federal Region VI Universities #15 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #15 in Federal Region VI Universities #30 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,149 Louisiana Residents $9,242 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$39,430 |
| cheaper$8,236 Louisiana Residents $9,329 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,870 |
| Less$7,751 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$25,027 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,080 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,090 SAT 20 ACT |
| Easier90.80% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter84.44% |
| Favorable35.37% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.52% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger6,043 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,276 |
| Larger5,518 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,899 |
| Smaller525 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,377 |
| Larger1,295 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,198 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher54% | Graduate Rate | Lower49% |
| Lower2% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher35% |
| Higher77% | Retention Rate | Lower69% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,427) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,026) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,688) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,605) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 301 | Number of faculty | 256 |
| Lower$62,905 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$74,299 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.