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Overview |
LSU | Nicholls State University | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Thibodaux, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,418 | 6,180 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #899 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | nicholls.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | Nicholls State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $4,922 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $6,015 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,296 | $10,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,808 | $11,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,509 | $10,052 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 88% |
Admission |
LSU | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,558 | 3,320 | ||
| Admitted | 31,491 | 3,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 36.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 928/1145 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
LSU | Nicholls State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | Nicholls State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $19,848 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $205 |
Diversity |
LSU | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
LSU | Nicholls State University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 4% | ||
Campus |
LSU | Nicholls State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (39,418 students vs. 6,180 students)
LSU vs. Nicholls State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or Nicholls State University?
- Louisiana State University is 63.3% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($8,038.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at LSU than Nicholls State University ($8,038.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nicholls State University than LSU ($11,029 vs. $21,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nicholls State University are 30.7% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($10,938 vs. $14,296)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University as Nicholls State University (88% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 34.4% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($13,509 vs. $10,052)
LSU vs. Nicholls State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or Nicholls State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nicholls State University or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 133 points higher than at Nicholls State University (1030)
- Incoming LSU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Nicholls State University (22)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Nicholls State University (3.34)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than LSU (74%)
LSU vs. Nicholls State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU or Nicholls State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Nicholls State University and LSU.
- The graduation rate at LSU is higher than Nicholls State University (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $14,300 more per year than Nicholls State University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $42,600)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $1,052 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($19,848 vs. $20,900)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($205 vs. $216)
- More LSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nicholls State University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/