Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Pitt F&M Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Miami Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Bryant University Penn State Harrisburg Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Endicott College Westfield State University| Nichols College | University of Pittsburgh Bradford | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Nichols | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | pitt.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Nichols | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $13,660 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $16,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $13,470 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Nichols | Pitt-Bradford | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 5,071 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 4,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 980/1196 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Nichols | Pitt-Bradford | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Nichols | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Pitt-Bradford | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 63% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Nichols | Pitt-Bradford | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 57% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| 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 Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 1,074 students)
Nichols vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Pitt-Bradford?
- Nichols College is 172% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at Nichols than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($37,150.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Nichols ($16,505 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 36.6% lower than costs at Nichols College ($10,332 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 96.8% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($26,515 vs. $13,470)
Nichols vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Pitt-Bradford students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Nichols (84.9%)
Nichols vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Pitt-Bradford is higher than Nichols College (48% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $6,200 more per year than Nichols graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $51,800)
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt-Bradford graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/