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Overview |
Nichols | York | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,354 | 6,161 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,825 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,825 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,950 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,032 | $5,631 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,720 | $7,896 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 86% |
Admission |
Nichols | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,117 | 14,236 | ||
| Admitted | 1,866 | 8,459 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1%Open | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8%Open | 8.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Nichols | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $90 |
Diversity |
Nichols | York | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Nichols | York | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (6,161 students vs. 1,354 students)
Nichols vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or York?
- Nichols College is 460.2% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($38,825.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.9% higher at Nichols than CUNY York College ($38,825.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Nichols ($5,631 vs. $31,032)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 45.7% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($14,950 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than CUNY York College (95% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 213.1% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($24,720 vs. $7,896)
Nichols vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman York students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than York (59.4%)
Nichols vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or York? 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 York and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than CUNY York College (43% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $8,600 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $18,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($8,800 vs. $27,000)
- York graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($90 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/