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Overview |
Framingham State University | Nichols | ||
| Location | Framingham, MA | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,111 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #539 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | framingham.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Framingham State University | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,160 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,715 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,069 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 100% |
Admission |
Framingham State University | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,526 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 3,956 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 1010/1200 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Framingham State University | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Framingham State University | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,705 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Framingham State University | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Framingham State University | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Framingham State University | 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
- Framingham State University is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (4,111 students vs. 1,403 students)
Framingham State University vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Framingham State University or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 3,729.9% more expensive to attend than Framingham State University for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 427% higher at Nichols than Framingham State University ($37,150.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Framingham State University than Nichols ($17,715 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Framingham State University are 7.2% lower than costs at Nichols College ($13,160 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Framingham State University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 228.6% larger than aid received Framingham State University ($26,515 vs. $8,069)
Framingham State University vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Framingham State University or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Framingham State University .
- Accepted freshman Framingham State University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.07) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Framingham State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Nichols (84.9%)
Framingham State University vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Framingham State 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 Framingham State University.
- The graduation rate at Framingham State University is higher than Nichols College (52% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Framingham State University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $47,600)
- Framingham State University students graduate with a $2,295 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($24,705 vs. $27,000)
- Framingham State University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Framingham State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/