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Overview |
Nichols | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Incline Village, NV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,354 | 631 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | sierranevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,825 | $34,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,825 | $34,319 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,950 | $13,825 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,032 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,720 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
Nichols | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,117 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,866 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.8%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 920/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Nichols | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $255 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Nichols | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Sierra Nevada 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
- Nichols College is larger than than Sierra Nevada University based on total student enrollment (1,354 students vs. 631 students)
Nichols vs. Sierra Nevada University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Sierra Nevada University?
- Nichols College is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Sierra Nevada University for in-state tuition ($38,825.00 vs. $34,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Nichols than Sierra Nevada University ($38,825.00 vs. $34,319.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sierra Nevada University are 8.1% lower than costs at Nichols College ($13,825 vs. $14,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Sierra Nevada University (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is ?% larger than aid received Sierra Nevada University ($24,720 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Sierra Nevada University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sierra Nevada University or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Sierra Nevada University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Nichols (2.9)
Nichols vs. Sierra Nevada University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Sierra Nevada 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 Sierra Nevada University and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than Sierra Nevada University (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Sierra Nevada University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $43,600)
- Sierra Nevada University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Sierra Nevada University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sierra Nevada University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/