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Overview |
Anderson University | Nichols | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Anderson University | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Anderson University | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | 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 Anderson University based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 12.3% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at Nichols than Anderson University ($37,150.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Nichols ($21,459 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 23.6% lower than costs at Nichols College ($11,420 vs. $14,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Nichols College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 0.4% larger than aid received Nichols College ($26,629 vs. $26,515)
Anderson University vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Anderson University .
- Accepted freshman Anderson University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University 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 Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Nichols College (63% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $11,400 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $40,400)
- Nichols College and Anderson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Nichols College and Anderson University 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 Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/