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Overview |
Nichols | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,354 | 5,460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | #820 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,825 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,825 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,950 | $11,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,032 | $15,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,720 | $8,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Nichols | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,117 | 7,398 | ||
| Admitted | 1,866 | 6,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1%Open | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8%Open | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Nichols | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Nichols | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Nichols | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (5,460 students vs. 1,354 students)
Nichols vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or East Stroudsburg University?
- Nichols College is 403.2% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($38,825.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.6% higher at Nichols than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($38,825.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Nichols ($15,318 vs. $31,032)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 34% lower than costs at Nichols College ($11,154 vs. $14,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Nichols College (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 190.7% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($24,720 vs. $8,504)
Nichols vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or East Stroudsburg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Stroudsburg University or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman East Stroudsburg University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Nichols (88.1%)
Nichols vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or East Stroudsburg 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 East Stroudsburg University and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Nichols College (59% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $6,700 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $45,100)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- East Stroudsburg University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/