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Overview |
Barclay College | Nichols | ||
| Location | Haviland, KS | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 169 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barclaycollege.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barclay College | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,000 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,000 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,926 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,564 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Barclay College | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 205 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 108 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 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 | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Barclay College | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barclay College | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,300 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
Barclay College | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Barclay College | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Barclay College | Nichols | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nichols College is larger than than Barclay College based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 169 students)
Barclay College vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barclay College or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 95.5% more expensive to attend than Barclay College for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $19,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.5% higher at Nichols than Barclay College ($37,150.00 vs. $19,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barclay College than Nichols ($26,926 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barclay College are 28.3% lower than costs at Nichols College ($11,000 vs. $14,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Barclay College as Nichols College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 129.3% larger than aid received Barclay College ($26,515 vs. $11,564)
Barclay College vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barclay College or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Barclay College .
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Barclay College (52.7%)
Barclay College vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barclay 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 Barclay College.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than Barclay College (43% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $20,500 more per year than Barclay College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $31,300)
- Barclay College students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- Barclay College graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barclay College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/