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Overview |
Nicholls State University | TSU | ||
| Location | Thibodaux, LA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,883 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #910 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nicholls.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nicholls State University | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,922 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,015 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,365 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,310 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Nicholls State University | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,289 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 2,253 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.1% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1130 | 820/1000 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Nicholls State University | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nicholls State University | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,848 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $303 |
Diversity |
Nicholls State University | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Nicholls State University | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Nicholls State University | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Nicholls State University based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 5,883 students)
Nicholls State University vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nicholls State University or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 51.1% more expensive to attend than Nicholls State University for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $4,922.00)
- Out of state tuition is 227.1% higher at TSU than Nicholls State University ($19,677.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than Nicholls State University ($11,826 vs. $12,365)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 9.7% lower than costs at Nicholls State University ($9,664 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nicholls State University than Texas Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 29.8% larger than aid received Nicholls State University ($12,085 vs. $9,310)
Nicholls State University vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nicholls State University or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Nicholls State University .
- The average SAT score at Nicholls State University (1030) is 213 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming Nicholls State University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Nicholls State University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at TSU (3.0)
- Nicholls State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than TSU (96.8%)
Nicholls State University vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nicholls State University or TSU? 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 TSU and Nicholls State University.
- The graduation rate at Nicholls State University is higher than Texas Southern University (38% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Nicholls State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $36,200)
- Nicholls State University students graduate with a $9,510 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($19,848 vs. $29,358)
- Nicholls State University graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($205 vs. $303)
- More Nicholls State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/