Nicholls State vs. Sam Houston State |
#26 in Federal Region VI Universities #15 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #337 in National Universities #39 in Texas Colleges |
Public, four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
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) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$8,173 Louisiana Residents $9,266 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,228 Texas Residents $19,020 Out-of-State |
cheaper$8,254 Louisiana Residents $9,347 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$8,954 Texas Residents $16,298 Out-of-State |
Less$7,372 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,466 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,025 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,050 SAT 21 ACT |
Easier98.43% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter84.63% |
Favorable43.14% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower24.58% |
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 Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller5,883 | Total Enrollment | Larger21,480 |
Smaller5,314 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger18,235 |
Smaller569 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,245 |
Smaller1,271 | Online Student Population | Larger5,098 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower45% | Graduate Rate | Higher56% |
Higher27% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower23% |
Higher75% | Retention Rate | Lower74% |
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: 4,097) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,688) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,900) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
336 | Number of faculties | 1,016 |
Lower$61,407 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$72,356 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.