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Overview |
Nichols | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,354 | 1,770 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,825 | $31,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,825 | $31,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,950 | $21,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,032 | $33,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,720 | $6,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 45% |
Admission |
Nichols | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,117 | 451 | ||
| Admitted | 1,866 | 199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1%Open | 44.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8%Open | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
Nichols | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Nichols | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (1,770 students vs. 1,354 students)
Nichols vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or LGCNHS?
- Nichols College is 23.5% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($38,825.00 vs. $31,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at Nichols than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($38,825.00 vs. $31,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than LGCNHS ($31,032 vs. $33,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 43.8% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($14,950 vs. $21,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (95% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 271.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($24,720 vs. $6,657)
Nichols vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Nichols .
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than LGCNHS (44.1%)
Nichols vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Nichols.
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $500 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/