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Overview |
Nichols | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,354 | 2,240 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | #639 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,825 | $16,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,825 | $39,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,950 | $17,498 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,032 | $13,150 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,720 | $14,478 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 75% |
Admission |
Nichols | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,117 | 7,121 | ||
| Admitted | 1,866 | 5,710 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1%Open | 80.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8%Open | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 960/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Nichols | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Nichols | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Nichols | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut Stamford is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (2,240 students vs. 1,354 students)
Nichols vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- Nichols College is 137.7% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Stamford for in-state tuition ($38,825.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at University of Connecticut-Stamford than Nichols College ($39,000.00 vs. $38,825.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Stamford than Nichols ($13,150 vs. $31,032)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 17% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Stamford ($14,950 vs. $17,498)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than University of Connecticut Stamford (95% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 70.7% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Stamford ($24,720 vs. $14,478)
Nichols vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or University of Connecticut-Stamford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Stamford or Nichols .
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than University of Connecticut-Stamford (80.2%)
Nichols vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or University of Connecticut-Stamford? 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 University of Connecticut-Stamford and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Stamford is higher than Nichols College (57% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Stamford earn on average $10,200 more per year than Nichols graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $51,800)
- University of Connecticut Stamford students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/