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Overview |
Nichols | YCP | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #526 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Nichols | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Nichols | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Nichols | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Nichols | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | YCP | ||
| 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
- York College Pennsylvania is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 1,403 students)
Nichols vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or YCP?
- Nichols College is 76.3% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.3% higher at Nichols than York College Pennsylvania ($37,150.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than Nichols ($20,916 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 13.5% lower than costs at Nichols College ($12,430 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than York College Pennsylvania (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 77% larger than aid received York College Pennsylvania ($26,515 vs. $14,978)
Nichols vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Nichols (84.9%)
Nichols vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or YCP? 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 YCP and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Nichols College (60% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $1,100 more per year than YCP graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $50,700)
- York College Pennsylvania students graduate with a $505 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($26,495 vs. $27,000)
- YCP graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More YCP 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/