- Both Nicholls State University (Nicholls State) and Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi are public.
- Nicholls State is located in Thibodaux, LA and Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is located in Corpus Christi, TX.
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has more expensive tuition of $21,033 than Nicholls State ($9,266).
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has tighter acceptance rate of 60.46% than Nicholls State (93.74%).
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has higher SAT scores of 1,090 than Nicholls State (1,025).
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is larger with 10,778 students than Nicholls State (5,883 students).
| Nicholls State University View More Rivals | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi View More Rivals | |
| #7 in Louisiana | Rankings | #305 in National Universities #58 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Thibodaux, LA | Location | Corpus Christi, TX |
Nicholls State| Known as | | |
| 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 Post-Master Certificate 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 | $9,748 Texas residents $21,033 out-of-state |
| $8,254 Louisiana residents $9,347 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,179 Texas residents $15,995 out-of-state |
| $7,372 | Financial Aid | $6,880 |
| Admission | ||
| $20 undergraduate $36 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 93.74% | Acceptance Rate | 60.46% |
| 50.54% | Yield | 30.02% |
| 1,025 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,883 | Total Students | 10,778 |
| 5,314 | Undergraduate | 7,824 |
| 569 | Graduate | 2,954 |
| 1,271 | Online Enrollment | 2,645 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 45% | Graduation Rate | 35% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | 44% |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 63% |
| $43,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,600 |
| 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 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: 2,826) $7,251 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 | 421 Full-time 162 Part-time |
| 669 Full-time 71 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,270 Full-time 203 Part-time |
| $58,868 for Faculties $45,027 Part-time | Average Salary | $76,889 for Faculties $60,867 Part-time |