- Both Nicholls State University (Nicholls State) and Sam Houston State University (Sam Houston State) are public.
- Nicholls State is located in Thibodaux, LA and Sam Houston State is located in Huntsville, TX.
- Sam Houston State has more expensive tuition of $19,020 than Nicholls State ($9,266).
- Sam Houston State has tighter acceptance rate of 74.39% than Nicholls State (93.74%).
- Sam Houston State has higher SAT scores of 1,050 than Nicholls State (1,025).
- Sam Houston State is larger with 21,480 students than Nicholls State (5,883 students).
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| #7 in Louisiana | Rankings | #255 in National Universities #31 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Thibodaux, LA | Location | Huntsville, TX |
Nicholls State| Known as | Sam Houston State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,173 Louisiana residents $9,266 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,228 Texas residents $19,020 out-of-state |
| $8,254 Louisiana residents $9,347 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,954 Texas residents $16,298 out-of-state |
| $7,372 | Financial Aid | $8,466 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $36 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 93.74% | Acceptance Rate | 74.39% |
| 50.54% | Yield | 31.19% |
| 1,025 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,050 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,883 | Total Students | 21,480 |
| 5,314 | Undergraduate | 18,235 |
| 569 | Graduate | 3,245 |
| 1,271 | Online Enrollment | 5,098 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 45% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $43,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,700 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,427) $6,914 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,097) $6,008 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,900 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 268 Full-time 68 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 804 Full-time 212 Part-time |
| 669 Full-time 71 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,210 Full-time 285 Part-time |
| $58,868 for Faculties $45,027 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,548 for Faculties $60,069 Part-time |