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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Nichols College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Nichols | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 945/1180 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
TU | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 40% | ||
Campus |
TU | Nichols | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 1,403 students)
TU vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 413.3% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.9% higher at Nichols than Towson University ($37,150.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Nichols ($14,443 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 3.4% lower than costs at Nichols College ($13,642 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Towson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 132.3% larger than aid received Towson University ($26,515 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or TU .
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Nichols College (64% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Nichols graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $51,800)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/