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New Orleans, LA · Thibodaux, LA
| Loyola University New Orleans | Nicholls State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $23,696/yr | $12,947/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $20,131/yr | $10,714/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,000 | $22,675 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $21,956/yr | $10,527/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $22,042/yr | $12,139/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $25,584/yr | $16,784/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $29,072/yr | $17,954/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $276/mo | $240/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,600/yr | $11,412/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $15,600/yr | $11,802/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,340/yr | $1,300/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,609/yr | $6,240/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $64,157/yr | $23,481/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $49,440/yr | $8,149/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $49,440/yr | $9,242/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 37% | 34% |
| Students taking federal loans | 53% | 38% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 93% | 91% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 934–1196 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1090 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 19–24 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 19–25 · Math 17–24 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 6,142 | 3,320 |
| Students accepted | 5,388 | 3,188 |
| Students who enrolled | 695 | 1,169 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 13% | 37% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 2% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 86% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Required | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Required |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 59% | 54% |
| Freshmen who come back | 80% | 77% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $52,927/yr | $45,454/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $29,186–$75,942 | $27,918–$65,192 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 66% | 50% |
| White students graduating | 61% | 58% |
| Black students graduating | 55% | 39% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 64% | 53% |
| Asian students graduating | 64% | 73% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $34,092/yr | $38,829/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 76% | 65% |
| Graduate on time | 48% | 30% |
| Pell students who graduate | 53% | 46% |
| First-gen students who finish | 54% | 41% |
| Low-income students who finish | 48% | 36% |
| Students who transfer out | 10% | 24% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $44,225/yr | $42,544/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Visual & Performing Arts 20% · Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Psychology 13% | Health Professions 22% · Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 13% |
| Most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 20% of degrees | Health Professions — 22% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 13% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 13% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Social Sciences — 10% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Health Professions — 9% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $100,588/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $110,948/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 11% | 13% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,812 | 4,737 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 19 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,243 | 525 |
| Average professor pay | $8,990/mo | $6,998/mo |
| Full-time professors | 63% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $62,000 | $36,747 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (small) |
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Thibodaux, LA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1904 | 1948 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 4.3% | 2% |
| Men | 36% | 39% |
| Women | 64% | 61% |
| White students | 44% | 64% |
| Black students | 21% | 18% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 21% | 6.6% |
| Asian students | 3% | 1.3% |
| Two or more races | 5.4% | 3.9% |
| Other / not reported | 1% | 3.9% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 19% | 46% |
| Part-time students | 7.2% | 9.6% |
| Students age 25+ | 6.9% | 10% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $12,068/yr | $5,948/yr |
| Endowment | $246.5M | $16.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,375 | 1,416 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,500/yr | $7,120/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,770/yr | $3,818/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 18 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division I | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 15 | 13 |
| Student athletes | 334 | 383 |
| Athletic scholarships | $10.4M | $3.3M |
| Athletics budget | $12.9M | $12.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $12.9M | $12.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $15,583 | $83,308 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.