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SUNY Delhi UB SUNY Canton Bryant University Endicott College Westfield State University Alfred University SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Oneonta Wheaton College Morrisville SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale| Nichols College | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Nichols | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Nichols | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Nichols | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $153 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Nichols | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Alfred State 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
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 1,403 students)
Nichols vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Alfred State College?
- Nichols College is 425.5% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.5% higher at Nichols than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($37,150.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Nichols ($17,262 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 3.6% lower than costs at Nichols College ($13,620 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 200.3% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($26,515 vs. $8,830)
Nichols vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Alfred State College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Nichols vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Alfred State 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 Alfred State College and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Nichols College (68% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $9,700 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College 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/