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Overview |
Briar Cliff University | Nichols | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 927 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | briarcliff.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Briar Cliff University | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,180 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,180 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,910 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,620 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,614 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Briar Cliff University | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 |
Briar Cliff University | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Briar Cliff University | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Briar Cliff University | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Briar Cliff University | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Briar Cliff University | 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 Briar Cliff University based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 927 students)
Briar Cliff University vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Briar Cliff University or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 12% more expensive to attend than Briar Cliff University for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $33,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Nichols than Briar Cliff University ($37,150.00 vs. $33,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Briar Cliff University than Nichols ($21,620 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Briar Cliff University are 42.4% lower than costs at Nichols College ($9,910 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Briar Cliff University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Briar Cliff University students is 0.4% larger than aid received Nichols College ($26,614 vs. $26,515)
Which college is harder to get into, Briar Cliff University or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Briar Cliff University .
- Accepted freshman Briar Cliff University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Nichols (2.9)
Briar Cliff University vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Briar Cliff 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 Briar Cliff University.
- The graduation rate at Briar Cliff University is higher than Nichols College (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $9,300 more per year than Briar Cliff University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $42,500)
- Briar Cliff University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Briar Cliff University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Briar Cliff University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/