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Overview |
Nichols | Mansfield University | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Mansfield, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 1,796 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #1036 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | mansfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Mansfield University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $10,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $10,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Nichols | Mansfield University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Nichols | Mansfield University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Mansfield University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Mansfield University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Nichols | Mansfield University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Mansfield University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (1,796 students vs. 1,403 students)
Nichols vs. Mansfield University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Mansfield University?
- Nichols College is 381.5% more expensive to attend than Mansfield University for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 270.3% higher at Nichols than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($37,150.00 vs. $10,032.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania are 38.8% lower than costs at Nichols College ($10,168 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is ?% larger than aid received Mansfield University of Pennsylvania ($26,515 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Mansfield University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mansfield University or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Mansfield University students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Nichols (2.9)
Nichols vs. Mansfield University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Mansfield 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 Mansfield University and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Mansfield University is higher than Nichols College (53% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $11,800 more per year than Mansfield University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $40,000)
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania and Nichols graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mansfield University of Pennsylvania and Nichols graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mansfield 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/