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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Nichols | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Nichols | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 1,403 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Nichols?
- Wesleyan University is 71.5% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.5% higher at Wesleyan University than Nichols College ($63,722.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Nichols ($21,270 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 28.8% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($14,110 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Wesleyan University (100% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 125.6% larger than aid received Nichols College ($59,825 vs. $26,515)
Wesleyan University vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Wesleyan University .
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Nichols College (92% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Nichols graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $51,800)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/