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Overview |
CCSU | Nichols | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CCSU | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
CCSU | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Nichols | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 1,403 students)
CCSU vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 474.2% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.9% higher at Nichols than Central Connecticut State University ($37,150.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Nichols ($17,088 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 13.2% lower than costs at Nichols College ($12,464 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Central Connecticut State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 326.8% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($26,515 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or CCSU .
- Accepted freshman CCSU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU 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 CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Nichols College (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $2,800 more per year than CCSU graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $49,000)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- CCSU 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 CCSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/