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Overview |
Endicott College | Nichols | ||
| Location | Beverly, MA | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,254 | 1,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #329 | #905 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | endicott.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Endicott College | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,312 | $38,825 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,312 | $38,825 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,372 | $14,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,988 | $31,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,557 | $24,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Endicott College | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,562 | 2,117 | ||
| Admitted | 4,021 | 1,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 88.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 17.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Endicott College | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Endicott College | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Endicott College | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Endicott College | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Endicott College | 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
- Endicott College is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (4,254 students vs. 1,354 students)
Endicott College vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Endicott College or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Endicott College for in-state tuition ($38,825.00 vs. $38,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Nichols than Endicott College ($38,825.00 vs. $38,312.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than Endicott College ($31,032 vs. $39,988)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 16.2% lower than costs at Endicott College ($14,950 vs. $17,372)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Endicott College than Nichols College (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 40.8% larger than aid received Endicott College ($24,720 vs. $17,557)
Endicott College vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Endicott College or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Endicott College .
- Accepted freshman Endicott College students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Endicott College (72.3%)
Endicott College vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Endicott 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 Endicott College.
- The graduation rate at Endicott College is higher than Nichols College (67% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Endicott College earn on average $700 more per year than Nichols graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $51,800)
- Nichols College and Endicott College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Nichols College and Endicott College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Endicott 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/