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Overview |
Arizona Christian University | Nichols | ||
| Location | Phoenix, AZ | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #960 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizonachristian.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arizona Christian University | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,755 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,174 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Arizona Christian University | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,316 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 923 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.1% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 945/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Arizona Christian University | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arizona Christian University | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arizona Christian University | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Arizona Christian University | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Arizona Christian University | Nichols | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nichols College is larger than than Arizona Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 1,082 students)
Arizona Christian University vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arizona Christian University or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 24.5% more expensive to attend than Arizona Christian University for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at Nichols than Arizona Christian University ($37,150.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than Arizona Christian University ($27,192 vs. $28,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arizona Christian University are 17.6% lower than costs at Nichols College ($12,000 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Arizona Christian University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 38.3% larger than aid received Arizona Christian University ($26,515 vs. $19,174)
Arizona Christian University vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arizona Christian University or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Arizona Christian University .
- Accepted freshman Arizona Christian University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Arizona Christian University (70.1%)
Arizona Christian University vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arizona Christian University or Nichols? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Nichols and Arizona Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than Arizona Christian University (43% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $18,300 more per year than Arizona Christian University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $33,500)
- Arizona Christian University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Arizona Christian University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arizona Christian University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/