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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Nichols | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 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 |
Fitchburg State | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 1,403 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 3,729.9% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 427% higher at Nichols than Fitchburg State University ($37,150.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Nichols ($15,535 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 4.4% lower than costs at Nichols College ($13,516 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 273.8% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($26,515 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Fitchburg State .
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Nichols (84.9%)
Fitchburg State vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Nichols College (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $4,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($22,685 vs. $27,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/