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Overview |
Nichols | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Rindge, NH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 1,663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #822 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | franklinpierce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $39,055 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $39,055 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $15,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $28,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $32,056 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Nichols | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 2,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 1020/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Nichols | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Nichols | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Franklin Pierce 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
- Franklin Pierce University is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (1,663 students vs. 1,403 students)
Nichols vs. Franklin Pierce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Franklin Pierce University?
- Franklin Pierce University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Nichols College ($39,055.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than Franklin Pierce University ($27,192 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 8.4% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($14,110 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College as Franklin Pierce University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 20.9% larger than aid received Nichols College ($32,056 vs. $26,515)
Nichols vs. Franklin Pierce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Franklin Pierce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin Pierce University or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Franklin Pierce University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (2.97) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Nichols (84.9%)
Nichols vs. Franklin Pierce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Franklin Pierce 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 Franklin Pierce University and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Franklin Pierce University is higher than Nichols College (51% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $10,500 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $41,300)
- Franklin Pierce University and Nichols graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franklin Pierce University and Nichols graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/