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Louisiana State University-Alexandria vs Nicholls State University

Side by side on admissions, cost, and fit, from the same verified school records.

Louisiana State University-Alexandria Nicholls State University
Acceptance rate lower = more selective 92% 91%
SAT range (mid 50%) 970-1,220 934-1,196
ACT range (mid 50%) 17-22 19-24
Average net price what students actually pay after aid $7,065 $12,947
Sticker cost of attendance $15,550 $23,481
Graduation rate 34% 54%
Retention rate 70% 77%
Undergraduates 5,632 4,737
Student-faculty ratio 33:1 19:1
Setting Alexandria, LA Thibodaux, LA
Type Public Public

Highlighted values mark the stronger figure on cost and outcomes. Verified for the cycle.

Common questions

Is Louisiana State University-Alexandria or Nicholls State University harder to get into?

Nicholls State University is more selective, with a 91% acceptance rate versus 92% at Louisiana State University-Alexandria. Both should be treated as reaches unless your stats sit at or above the mid-50% range shown above.

Which is cheaper, Louisiana State University-Alexandria or Nicholls State University?

Louisiana State University-Alexandria has the lower average net price ($7,065 versus $12,947). Net price is what families actually pay after grants and scholarships, so it is a truer comparison than sticker price. Run each school's net price calculator for your own income.