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Overview |
Nichols | Capital University | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,354 | 2,388 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,825 | $41,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,825 | $41,298 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,950 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,032 | $22,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,720 | $31,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Nichols | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,117 | 4,365 | ||
| Admitted | 1,866 | 3,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1%Open | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8%Open | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Nichols | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Nichols | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Capital University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Capital University is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (2,388 students vs. 1,354 students)
Nichols vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Capital University?
- Capital University is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($41,298.00 vs. $38,825.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Capital University than Nichols College ($41,298.00 vs. $38,825.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capital University than Nichols ($22,480 vs. $31,032)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 11.2% lower than costs at Nichols College ($13,446 vs. $14,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Nichols College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 27.7% larger than aid received Nichols College ($31,567 vs. $24,720)
Nichols vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Capital University (73.2%)
Nichols vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Capital 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 Capital University and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Nichols College (61% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $47,300)
- Capital University and Nichols graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Capital 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 Capital University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/