The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • Lamar University has more expensive tuition & fees ($18,482) than Nicholls State ($9,266).
  • It is harder to admit to Lamar University than Nicholls State.
  • Nicholls State has a higher submitted SAT score (940) than Lamar University (940).
  • Nicholls State has higher submitted ACT score (16) than Lamar University (16).
  • Lamar University has more students with 16,803 students while Nicholls State has 5,883 students.
  • Nicholls State has a lower number of students per faculty with 17 to 1 while Lamar University's ratio is 20 to 1.
  • Lamar University has more full-time faculties with 434 faculties while Nicholls State has 268 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Lamar University and Nicholls State University.
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Lamar Universityvs.Nicholls State
Beaumont, TexasLocationThibodaux, Louisiana
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedMaster's degree
Doctoral / Research UniversityCarnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (medium programs)
In-State$8,690
Out-Of-State$18,482
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$8,173
Out-Of-State$9,266
85%% Receiving Financial Aid98%
$8,006Average Amount of Financial Aid$7,372
83.73 %Acceptance Rates98.43 %
28.48 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)43.14 %
940SAT Score1,025
16ACT Score21
37 %Graduation Rate45 %
36 %Transfer-out Rate27 %
59 %Retention Rate75 %
16,803Student Population5,883
434Number of Faculties268
20 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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