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Overview |
Nichols | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Nichols | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 970/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Nichols | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 15% |
Students |
Nichols | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nichols College is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 1,360 students)
Nichols vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Wilson College?
- Nichols College is 47.4% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.4% higher at Nichols than Wilson College ($37,150.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilson College than Nichols ($23,923 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 17.9% lower than costs at Nichols College ($11,968 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Wilson College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 86.2% larger than aid received Wilson College ($26,515 vs. $14,241)
Nichols vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Wilson College students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Nichols (84.9%)
Nichols vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Wilson College? 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 Wilson College and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Wilson College is higher than Nichols College (53% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $17,100 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $34,700)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilson College 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/