- Both Nicholls State University (Nicholls State) and Southeastern Louisiana University are public.
- Both schools are located in Louisiana.
- Southeastern Louisiana University has more expensive tuition of $20,851 than Nicholls State ($9,266).
- Southeastern Louisiana University has tighter acceptance rate of 88.34% than Nicholls State (93.74%).
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger with 13,465 students than Nicholls State (5,883 students).
| Nicholls State University View More Rivals | Southeastern Louisiana University View More Rivals | |
| #7 in Louisiana | Rankings | #14 in Louisiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Thibodaux, LA | Location | Hammond, LA |
Nicholls State| Known as | Southeastern | |
| 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 | $8,373 Louisiana residents $20,851 out-of-state |
| $8,254 Louisiana residents $9,347 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,830 Louisiana residents $21,308 out-of-state |
| $7,372 | Financial Aid | $8,800 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $36 graduate | Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $20 graduate |
| 93.74% | Acceptance Rate | 88.34% |
| 50.54% | Yield | 69.61% |
| 1,025 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,883 | Total Students | 13,465 |
| 5,314 | Undergraduate | 12,426 |
| 569 | Graduate | 1,039 |
| 1,271 | Online Enrollment | 866 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 45% | Graduation Rate | 43% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | 32% |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $43,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $42,800 |
| 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: 2,648) $5,200 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 268 Full-time 68 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 513 Full-time 118 Part-time |
| 669 Full-time 71 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,271 Full-time 252 Part-time |
| $58,868 for Faculties $45,027 Part-time | Average Salary | $62,739 for Faculties $49,716 Part-time |