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Overview |
Assumption College | Nichols | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,046 | 1,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,552 | $38,825 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,552 | $38,825 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,146 | $14,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,072 | $31,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,759 | $24,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Assumption College | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,694 | 2,117 | ||
| Admitted | 4,062 | 1,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 88.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 17.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Assumption College | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Assumption College | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | Nichols | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Assumption College is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (2,046 students vs. 1,354 students)
Assumption College vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or Nichols?
- Assumption College is 25.1% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($48,552.00 vs. $38,825.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at Assumption College than Nichols College ($48,552.00 vs. $38,825.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Assumption College than Nichols ($29,072 vs. $31,032)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 1.3% lower than costs at Assumption College ($14,950 vs. $15,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Nichols College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 32.5% larger than aid received Nichols College ($32,759 vs. $24,720)
Assumption College vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman Assumption College students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Assumption College (86.5%)
Assumption College vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College 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 Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than Nichols College (67% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Nichols graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $51,800)
- Nichols College and Assumption College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Nichols College and Assumption College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/