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Overview |
Husson University | Nichols | ||
| Location | Bangor, Maine | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | husson.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Husson University | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,717 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,717 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,604 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,068 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,119 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 100% |
Admission |
Husson University | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,509 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 1,155 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.7% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.06 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 945/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Husson University | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Husson University | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Husson University | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 63% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Husson University | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | - | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 40% | ||
Campus |
Husson University | 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
- Nichols College is larger than than Husson University based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 0 students)
Husson University vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Husson University or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 136.4% more expensive to attend than Husson University for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $15,717.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.4% higher at Nichols than Husson University ($37,150.00 vs. $15,717.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Husson University than Nichols ($19,068 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Husson University are 64% lower than costs at Nichols College ($8,604 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Husson University (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 333.3% larger than aid received Husson University ($26,515 vs. $6,119)
Husson University vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Husson University or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Husson University .
- Accepted freshman Husson University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.06) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Husson University (76.5%)
Husson University vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Husson 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 Husson University.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than Husson University (43% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/