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Overview |
Nichols | Corban University | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | corban.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Corban University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $34,699 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $34,699 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $10,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $26,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $22,536 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Nichols | Corban University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 1,665 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 579 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 34.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 26.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 1003/1165 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Nichols | Corban University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Corban University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Corban University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Nichols | Corban University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Corban 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
- Nichols College is larger than than Corban University based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 963 students)
Nichols vs. Corban University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Corban University?
- Nichols College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Corban University for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $34,699.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Nichols than Corban University ($37,150.00 vs. $34,699.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Corban University than Nichols ($26,231 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Corban University are 32% lower than costs at Nichols College ($10,688 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Corban University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 17.7% larger than aid received Corban University ($26,515 vs. $22,536)
Nichols vs. Corban University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Corban University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Corban University or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Corban University students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Corban University (34.8%)
Nichols vs. Corban University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Corban 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 Corban University and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Corban University is higher than Nichols College (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $11,800 more per year than Corban University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $40,000)
- Corban University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Corban University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Corban University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/