College comparison

Florida Polytechnic University vs Nicholls State University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Florida Polytechnic University Lakeland, FL	Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA
Acceptance rateFlorida Polytechnic University is more selective	58%	91%
SAT (25–75)	1170–1340	934–1196
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,689	4,737
Avg net price	$11,853	$12,947
Median earnings (10 yr)	—	$45,454
Graduation rate	55%	54%
Median debt	$14,250	$22,675
Economic mobility	—	2.9%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
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Quick answers

Is Florida Polytechnic University or Nicholls State University harder to get into?

Florida Polytechnic University is more selective: Florida Polytechnic University's acceptance rate is approximately 58% and Nicholls State University's is approximately 91% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Florida Polytechnic University vs Nicholls State University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1170–1340 at Florida Polytechnic University and 934–1196 at Nicholls State University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.