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Overview |
Nichols | Pfeiffer University | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Misenheimer, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 1,076 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #627 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | pfeiffer.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Pfeiffer University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $31,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $31,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $12,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $21,575 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $24,926 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Nichols | Pfeiffer University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 1,299 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 891/1165 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Nichols | Pfeiffer University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Pfeiffer University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Pfeiffer University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Nichols | Pfeiffer University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Pfeiffer 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
- Nichols College is larger than than Pfeiffer University based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 1,076 students)
Nichols vs. Pfeiffer University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Pfeiffer University?
- Nichols College is 16.3% more expensive to attend than Pfeiffer University for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at Nichols than Pfeiffer University ($37,150.00 vs. $31,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pfeiffer University than Nichols ($21,575 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pfeiffer University are 12.7% lower than costs at Nichols College ($12,520 vs. $14,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College as Pfeiffer University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 6.4% larger than aid received Pfeiffer University ($26,515 vs. $24,926)
Nichols vs. Pfeiffer University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Pfeiffer University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pfeiffer University or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Pfeiffer University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Pfeiffer University (69.1%)
Nichols vs. Pfeiffer University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Pfeiffer 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 Pfeiffer University and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Pfeiffer University is higher than Nichols College (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $10,700 more per year than Pfeiffer University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $41,100)
- Pfeiffer University students graduate with a $4,601 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($22,399 vs. $27,000)
- Pfeiffer University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pfeiffer University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/