NSU vs. Nicholls State |
#12 in Federal Region VI Universities #11 in Louisiana Colleges | Rankings* | #26 in Federal Region VI Universities #15 in Louisiana Colleges |
Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | 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) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
expensive$8,864 Louisiana Residents $19,652 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,173 Louisiana Residents $9,266 Out-of-State |
expensive$9,758 Louisiana Residents $20,546 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,254 Louisiana Residents $9,347 Out-of-State |
Less$6,866 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$7,372 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,050 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,025 SAT 21 ACT |
Tighter97.93% | Acceptance Rate | Easier98.43% |
Lower35.88% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable43.14% |
High School GPA 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 |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Larger9,389 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,883 |
Larger8,405 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,314 |
Larger984 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller569 |
Larger5,349 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,271 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher46% | Graduate Rate | Lower45% |
- | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
Lower61% | Retention Rate | Higher75% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,492) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,427) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,300) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,688) |
Faculties | ||
17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
551 | Number of faculties | 336 |
Higher$63,343 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$61,407 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.