Lamar University vs. Nicholls State University (Nicholls State)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Southland Conference

  • Both Lamar University and Nicholls State University (Nicholls State) are public.
  • Lamar University is located in Beaumont, TX and Nicholls State is located in Thibodaux, LA.
  • Lamar University has more expensive tuition of $18,482 than Nicholls State ($9,266).
  • Lamar University has tighter acceptance rate of 81.65% than Nicholls State (93.74%).
  • Nicholls State has higher SAT scores of 1,025 than Lamar University (940).
  • Lamar University is larger with 16,803 students than Nicholls State (5,883 students).
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#294 in National Universities
#50 in Texas
Rankings#7 in Louisiana
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Beaumont, TXLocationThibodaux, LA
Known asNicholls State
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctoral/Research UniversityCarnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (medium programs)
Tuition & Fees
$8,690 Texas residents
$18,482 out-of-state
Undergraduate$8,173 Louisiana residents
$9,266 out-of-state
$8,642 Texas residents
$15,986 out-of-state
Graduate$8,254 Louisiana residents
$9,347 out-of-state
$8,006Financial Aid$7,372
Admission
$25 undergraduate
$25 graduate
Application Fee$20 undergraduate
$36 graduate
81.65%Acceptance Rate93.74%
32.55%Yield50.54%
940 SAT, 16 ACTTest Scores1,025 SAT, 21 ACT
Student Population
16,803Total Students5,883
8,264Undergraduate5,314
8,539Graduate569
9,132Online Enrollment1,271
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
37%Graduation Rate45%
36%Transfer-out Rate27%
59%Retention Rate75%
$46,000Average Earning after Graduation$43,800
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesStudy Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,506)
$6,272 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,427)
$6,914 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
20 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
434 Full-time
131 Part-time
Number of Faculties268 Full-time
68 Part-time
1,257 Full-time
163 Part-time
Number of Staffs669 Full-time
71 Part-time
$75,946 for Faculties
$51,611 Part-time
Average Salary$58,868 for Faculties
$45,027 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023