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Overview |
Brescia University | Nichols | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 646 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brescia.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brescia University | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,000 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,540 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,127 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,180 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Brescia University | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,936 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 975 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.4% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1190 | 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 |
Brescia University | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brescia University | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Brescia University | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
Brescia University | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Brescia 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 Brescia University based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 646 students)
Brescia University vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brescia University or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 37.6% more expensive to attend than Brescia University for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at Nichols than Brescia University ($37,150.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brescia University than Nichols ($16,127 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brescia University are 33.9% lower than costs at Nichols College ($10,540 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Brescia University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 9.7% larger than aid received Brescia University ($26,515 vs. $24,180)
Brescia University vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brescia University or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Brescia University .
- Accepted freshman Brescia University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.02) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Brescia University (50.4%)
Brescia University vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brescia 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 Brescia University.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than Brescia University (43% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $9,400 more per year than Brescia University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $42,400)
- Nichols College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Nichols graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/