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Overview |
Curry College | Nichols | ||
| Location | Milton, MA | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,052 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | curry.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Curry College | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,440 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,440 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,030 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,091 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,402 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Curry College | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,743 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 4,151 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 1083/1165 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Curry College | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Curry College | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Curry College | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
Curry College | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Curry College | Nichols | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Curry College is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (2,052 students vs. 1,403 students)
Curry College vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Curry College or Nichols?
- Curry College is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($42,440.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Curry College than Nichols College ($42,440.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than Curry College ($27,192 vs. $31,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 20.7% lower than costs at Curry College ($14,110 vs. $17,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Curry College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is 10.9% larger than aid received Nichols College ($29,402 vs. $26,515)
Curry College vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Curry College or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Curry College .
- Accepted freshman Curry College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.01) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Nichols (84.9%)
Curry College vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Curry 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 Curry College.
- The graduation rate at Curry College is higher than Nichols College (48% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Curry College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $50,700)
- Curry College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Curry College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Curry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/