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Overview |
AJU | Nichols | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 108 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Jewish | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ajula.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
AJU | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,394 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,394 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,864 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
AJU | 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 |
AJU | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AJU | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
AJU | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 70% | 0% |
Students |
AJU | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 40% | ||
Campus |
AJU | 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 AJU based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 108 students)
AJU vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AJU or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 18.3% more expensive to attend than AJU for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $31,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Nichols than American Jewish University ($37,150.00 vs. $31,394.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 5.3% lower than costs at American Jewish University ($14,110 vs. $14,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than American Jewish University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is ?% larger than aid received American Jewish University ($26,515 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, AJU or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or AJU .
AJU vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AJU 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 AJU.
- The graduation rate at AJU is higher than Nichols College (44% vs. 43%)
- American Jewish University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- AJU graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AJU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/