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Overview |
Nichols | Johnson University | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 939 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | johnsonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Johnson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $17,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $17,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $8,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $21,012 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $9,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Nichols | Johnson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 443 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 280 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 58.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 1000/1175 | ||
| 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 | Johnson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Johnson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $31,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,380 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Johnson University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Nichols | Johnson University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Johnson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nichols College is larger than than Johnson University based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 939 students)
Nichols vs. Johnson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Johnson University?
- Nichols College is 113.7% more expensive to attend than Johnson University for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.7% higher at Nichols than Johnson University ($37,150.00 vs. $17,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson University than Nichols ($21,012 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson University are 62.9% lower than costs at Nichols College ($8,664 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Johnson University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 181.4% larger than aid received Johnson University ($26,515 vs. $9,423)
Nichols vs. Johnson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Johnson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson University or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Johnson University students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Johnson University (63.2%)
Nichols vs. Johnson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Johnson 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 Johnson University and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Johnson University is higher than Nichols College (54% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $20,700 more per year than Johnson University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $31,100)
- Johnson University students graduate with a $5,620 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($21,380 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson University graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/