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Overview |
Nichols | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,354 | 2,485 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,825 | $41,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,825 | $41,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,950 | $15,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,032 | $26,166 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,720 | $28,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Nichols | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,117 | 5,491 | ||
| Admitted | 1,866 | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1%Open | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8%Open | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 1066/1253 | ||
| 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 |
Nichols | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Nichols | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Alvernia University | ||
| 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
- Alvernia University is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (2,485 students vs. 1,354 students)
Nichols vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($41,060.00 vs. $38,825.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Alvernia University than Nichols College ($41,060.00 vs. $38,825.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvernia University than Nichols ($26,166 vs. $31,032)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 0.9% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($14,950 vs. $15,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Nichols College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 15.7% larger than aid received Nichols College ($28,611 vs. $24,720)
Nichols vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Alvernia University (62.3%)
Nichols vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Nichols College (53% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $44,800)
- Alvernia University and Nichols graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alvernia University and Nichols graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/