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Overview |
The Baptist College of Florida | Nichols | ||
| Location | Graceville, FL | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 352 | 1,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #905 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baptistcollege.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
The Baptist College of Florida | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,600 | $38,825 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,600 | $38,825 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,570 | $14,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,904 | $31,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,534 | $24,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 95% |
Admission |
The Baptist College of Florida | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 156 | 2,117 | ||
| Admitted | 100 | 1,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 88.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 17.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 1000/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
The Baptist College of Florida | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The Baptist College of Florida | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,104 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $279 |
Diversity |
The Baptist College of Florida | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
The Baptist College of Florida | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 46% | ||
Campus |
The Baptist College of Florida | Nichols | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nichols College is larger than than The Baptist College of Florida based on total student enrollment (1,354 students vs. 352 students)
The Baptist College of Florida vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Baptist College of Florida or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 208.1% more expensive to attend than The Baptist College of Florida for in-state tuition ($38,825.00 vs. $12,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.1% higher at Nichols than The Baptist College of Florida ($38,825.00 vs. $12,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The Baptist College of Florida than Nichols ($8,904 vs. $31,032)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Baptist College of Florida are 127.5% lower than costs at Nichols College ($6,570 vs. $14,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than The Baptist College of Florida (95% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 114.3% larger than aid received The Baptist College of Florida ($24,720 vs. $11,534)
The Baptist College of Florida vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Baptist College of Florida or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or The Baptist College of Florida .
- Accepted freshman The Baptist College of Florida students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than The Baptist College of Florida (64.1%)
The Baptist College of Florida vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Baptist College of Florida or Nichols? 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 Nichols and The Baptist College of Florida.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than The Baptist College of Florida (43% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $15,200 more per year than The Baptist College of Florida graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $36,600)
- The Baptist College of Florida students graduate with a $6,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($20,104 vs. $27,000)
- The Baptist College of Florida graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($207 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The Baptist College of Florida students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/