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Overview |
Nichols | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,354 | 817 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,825 | $23,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,825 | $23,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,950 | $9,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,032 | $20,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,720 | $14,534 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Nichols | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,117 | 1,468 | ||
| Admitted | 1,866 | 815 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1%Open | 55.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8%Open | 19.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 910/1200 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Nichols | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Nichols | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (1,354 students vs. 817 students)
Nichols vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Nichols College is 62.3% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($38,825.00 vs. $23,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.3% higher at Nichols than Southwestern Adventist University ($38,825.00 vs. $23,928.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than Nichols ($20,198 vs. $31,032)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 65.5% lower than costs at Nichols College ($9,032 vs. $14,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern Adventist University than Nichols College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 70.1% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($24,720 vs. $14,534)
Nichols vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Southwestern Adventist University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Southwestern Adventist University (55.5%)
Nichols vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $9,200 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $42,600)
- Southwestern Adventist University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Southwestern Adventist University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/