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Overview |
Nichols | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,354 | 1,619 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | #347 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,825 | $36,004 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,825 | $36,004 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,950 | $12,996 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,032 | $24,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,720 | $26,173 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Nichols | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,117 | 1,314 | ||
| Admitted | 1,866 | 1,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1%Open | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8%Open | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 965/1250 | ||
| 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 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Nichols | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Nichols | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roberts Wesleyan College is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (1,619 students vs. 1,354 students)
Nichols vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- Nichols College is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($38,825.00 vs. $36,004.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Nichols than Roberts Wesleyan College ($38,825.00 vs. $36,004.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than Nichols ($24,202 vs. $31,032)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 15% lower than costs at Nichols College ($12,996 vs. $14,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than Nichols College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roberts Wesleyan College students is 5.9% larger than aid received Nichols College ($26,173 vs. $24,720)
Nichols vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Roberts Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roberts Wesleyan College or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Roberts Wesleyan College (77.8%)
Nichols vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Roberts Wesleyan College? 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 Roberts Wesleyan College and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Roberts Wesleyan College is higher than Nichols College (65% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($22,225 vs. $27,000)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College 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/