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Overview |
Nichols | Columbia International University | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 2,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #705 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | ciu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Columbia International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $25,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $25,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $19,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $18,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Nichols | Columbia International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 506 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 244 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 48.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 73.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 990/1195 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Nichols | Columbia International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Columbia International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Columbia International University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Nichols | Columbia International University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Columbia International 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
- Columbia International University is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (2,481 students vs. 1,403 students)
Nichols vs. Columbia International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Columbia International University?
- Nichols College is 45% more expensive to attend than Columbia International University for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $25,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at Nichols than Columbia International University ($37,150.00 vs. $25,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia International University than Nichols ($19,911 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia International University are 41.8% lower than costs at Nichols College ($9,950 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Columbia International University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 40.8% larger than aid received Columbia International University ($26,515 vs. $18,834)
Nichols vs. Columbia International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Columbia International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia International University or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Columbia International University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Columbia International University (48.2%)
Nichols vs. Columbia International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Columbia International 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 Columbia International University and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Columbia International University is higher than Nichols College (57% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $18,400 more per year than Columbia International University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $33,400)
- Columbia International University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia International University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia International University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/