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Overview |
Nichols | RIC | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Nichols | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Nichols | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
Nichols | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Nichols | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | RIC | ||
| 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
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 1,403 students)
Nichols vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or RIC?
- Nichols College is 291.8% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at Nichols than Rhode Island College ($37,150.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Nichols ($11,014 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 5.2% lower than costs at Nichols College ($13,414 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 251.8% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($26,515 vs. $7,537)
Nichols vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman RIC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Nichols (84.9%)
Nichols vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or RIC? 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 RIC and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Nichols College (44% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $9,800 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/