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Overview |
Nichols | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 4,702 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $18,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $6,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Nichols | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Nichols | Westfield State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $235 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Nichols | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Westfield State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Westfield State University is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 1,403 students)
Nichols vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Westfield State University?
- Nichols College is 3,729.9% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 427% higher at Nichols than Westfield State University ($37,150.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than Nichols ($18,021 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 9.4% lower than costs at Nichols College ($12,894 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Westfield State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 284.1% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($26,515 vs. $6,904)
Nichols vs. Westfield State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Westfield State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westfield State University or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Westfield State 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 (84.9%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
Nichols vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Westfield State 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 Westfield State University and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Nichols College (58% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Westfield State University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $46,800)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/