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Overview |
American Institute of Business | Nichols | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 348 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aib.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Institute of Business | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,300 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,300 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,935 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,440 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,044 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
American Institute of Business | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 405 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 171 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 0% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
American Institute of Business | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Institute of Business | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,327 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $189 | $279 |
Diversity |
American Institute of Business | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 42% | 0% |
Students |
American Institute of Business | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | - | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 40% | ||
Campus |
American Institute of Business | Nichols | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Nichols College is larger than than American Institute of Business based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 348 students)
American Institute of Business vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Institute of Business or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 142.8% more expensive to attend than American Institute of Business for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $15,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.8% higher at Nichols than AIB College of Business ($37,150.00 vs. $15,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at AIB College of Business than Nichols ($12,440 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at AIB College of Business are 185.9% lower than costs at Nichols College ($4,935 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than AIB College of Business (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 140.1% larger than aid received AIB College of Business ($26,515 vs. $11,044)
American Institute of Business vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, American Institute of Business or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or American Institute of Business .
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than American Institute of Business (42.2%)
American Institute of Business vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Institute of Business 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 American Institute of Business.
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $12,700 more per year than American Institute of Business graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $39,100)
- AIB College of Business students graduate with a $8,673 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($18,327 vs. $27,000)
- American Institute of Business graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($189 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former American Institute of Business students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/