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Overview |
Nichols | Worcester State University | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 5,311 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #475 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | worcester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Worcester State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $13,245 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $14,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $5,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Nichols | Worcester State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 4,718 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 4,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 1015/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Nichols | Worcester State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Worcester State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Worcester State University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Nichols | Worcester State University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Worcester 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
- Worcester State University is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 1,403 students)
Nichols vs. Worcester State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Worcester State University?
- Nichols College is 3,729.9% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 427% higher at Nichols than Worcester State University ($37,150.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than Nichols ($14,435 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 6.5% lower than costs at Nichols College ($13,245 vs. $14,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College as Worcester State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 350.9% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($26,515 vs. $5,881)
Nichols vs. Worcester State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Worcester State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Worcester State University or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Worcester State University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Nichols (84.9%)
Nichols vs. Worcester State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Worcester 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 Worcester State University and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is higher than Nichols College (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Worcester State University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $49,200)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University 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/