- Both Nicholls State University (Nicholls State) and Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Louisiana.
- NSU has more expensive tuition of $19,652 than Nicholls State ($9,266).
- NSU has tighter acceptance rate of 80.29% than Nicholls State (93.74%).
- NSU has higher SAT scores of 1,050 than Nicholls State (1,025).
- NSU is larger with 9,389 students than Nicholls State (5,883 students).
| Nicholls State University View More Rivals | Northwestern State University of Louisiana View More Rivals | |
| #7 in Louisiana | Rankings | #8 in Louisiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Thibodaux, LA | Location | Natchitoches, LA |
Nicholls State| Known as | NSU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,173 Louisiana residents $9,266 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,864 Louisiana residents $19,652 out-of-state |
| $8,254 Louisiana residents $9,347 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,758 Louisiana residents $20,546 out-of-state |
| $7,372 | Financial Aid | $6,866 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $36 graduate | Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 93.74% | Acceptance Rate | 80.29% |
| 50.54% | Yield | 43.56% |
| 1,025 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,050 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,883 | Total Students | 9,389 |
| 5,314 | Undergraduate | 8,405 |
| 569 | Graduate | 984 |
| 1,271 | Online Enrollment | 5,349 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 45% | Graduation Rate | 46% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 61% |
| $43,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,427) $6,914 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,492) $6,152 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,300 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 268 Full-time 68 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 320 Full-time 231 Part-time |
| 669 Full-time 71 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 780 Full-time 233 Part-time |
| $58,868 for Faculties $45,027 Part-time | Average Salary | $60,188 for Faculties $48,404 Part-time |