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Overview |
Agnes Scott College | Nichols | ||
| Location | Decatur, GA | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #369 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | agnesscott.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Agnes Scott College | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,456 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,456 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,375 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,305 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Agnes Scott College | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,879 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 1,250 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Agnes Scott College | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Agnes Scott College | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Agnes Scott College | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Agnes Scott College | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Agnes Scott College | 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 Agnes Scott College based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 1,114 students)
Agnes Scott College vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Agnes Scott College or Nichols?
- Agnes Scott College is 22.4% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($45,456.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Agnes Scott College than Nichols College ($45,456.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Agnes Scott College than Nichols ($24,305 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Agnes Scott College are 5.5% lower than costs at Nichols College ($13,375 vs. $14,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Agnes Scott College as Nichols College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Agnes Scott College students is 29.2% larger than aid received Nichols College ($34,267 vs. $26,515)
Agnes Scott College vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Agnes Scott College or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Agnes Scott College .
- Accepted freshman Agnes Scott College students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Agnes Scott College (66.5%)
Agnes Scott College vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Agnes Scott College 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 Agnes Scott College.
- The graduation rate at Agnes Scott College is higher than Nichols College (65% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $10,200 more per year than Agnes Scott College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $41,600)
- Nichols College and Agnes Scott College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Nichols College and Agnes Scott College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Agnes Scott College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/