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Overview |
American Conservatory Theater | Nichols | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 24 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | act-sf.org | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Conservatory Theater | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,235 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,235 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
American Conservatory Theater | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
American Conservatory Theater | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Conservatory Theater | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
American Conservatory Theater | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 100% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
American Conservatory Theater | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | - | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 40% | ||
Campus |
American Conservatory Theater | Nichols | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Not applicable | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nichols College is larger than than American Conservatory Theater based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 24 students)
American Conservatory Theater vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Conservatory Theater or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 22.9% more expensive to attend than American Conservatory Theater for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $30,235.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at Nichols than American Conservatory Theater ($37,150.00 vs. $30,235.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 4% lower than costs at American Conservatory Theater ($14,110 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than American Conservatory Theater (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is ?% larger than aid received American Conservatory Theater ($26,515 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, American Conservatory Theater or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or American Conservatory Theater .
American Conservatory Theater vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Conservatory Theater 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 Conservatory Theater.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/