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Overview |
Nichols | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Lacey, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,354 | 1,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | #607 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | stmartin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,825 | $43,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,825 | $43,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,950 | $13,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,032 | $22,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,720 | $33,751 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 83% |
Admission |
Nichols | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,117 | 3,473 | ||
| Admitted | 1,866 | 2,637 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1%Open | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8%Open | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 970/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Nichols | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Nichols | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Saint Martin's University | ||
| 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
- Saint Martin's University is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (1,505 students vs. 1,354 students)
Nichols vs. Saint Martin's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Saint Martin's University?
- Saint Martin's University is 12.3% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($43,600.00 vs. $38,825.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Saint Martin's University than Nichols College ($43,600.00 vs. $38,825.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Martin's University than Nichols ($22,779 vs. $31,032)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Martin's University are 6.9% lower than costs at Nichols College ($13,980 vs. $14,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Saint Martin's University (95% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Martin's University students is 36.5% larger than aid received Nichols College ($33,751 vs. $24,720)
Nichols vs. Saint Martin's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Saint Martin's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Martin's University or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Saint Martin's University students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Saint Martin's University (75.9%)
Nichols vs. Saint Martin's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Saint Martin's 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 Saint Martin's University and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Saint Martin's University is higher than Nichols College (48% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Saint Martin's University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $48,500)
- Saint Martin's University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Martin's University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Martin's University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/