CSU vs. Nicholls State
The following statements compare Columbus State University and Nicholls State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- CSU's tuition ($17,610) is more expensive than Nicholls State ($9,242).
- Nicholls State's acceptance rate (90.80%) is lower than CSU (99.12%).
- Nicholls State has higher yield (35.37%) than CSU (31.80%).
- Nicholls State's SAT score (1,080) is higher than CSU (940).
- CSU's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than Nicholls State (19 to 1).
- CSU (7,913 students) is larger than Nicholls State (6,043 students) with more enrolled students.
- Nicholls State ($7,784) has higher amount of financial aid than CSU ($7,591).
- Nicholls State's graduation rate (54%) is higher than CSU (42%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$5,898 In-State
$17,610 out-of-state
$17,610 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,591
Test Scores
940 SAT
19 ACT
Admission
99.12% Acceptance Rate
31.80% Yield
Enrollment
6,123 Undergraduate
1,790 Graduate
2,575 Online Students
Graduation Rate
42% Graduation Rate
3% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
296 Faculties (full-time)
680 Staffs (full-time)
$79,129 Faculty Salary
$60,128 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$8,149 In-State
$9,242 out-of-state
$9,242 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,784
Test Scores
1,080 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
90.80% Acceptance Rate
35.37% Yield
Enrollment
5,518 Undergraduate
525 Graduate
1,295 Online Students
Graduation Rate
54% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
254 Faculties (full-time)
613 Staffs (full-time)
$62,905 Faculty Salary
$49,477 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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