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Overview |
Cambridge College | Nichols | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,135 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cambridgecollege.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cambridge College | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,190 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,190 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,178 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,139 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cambridge College | 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 | - | 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 |
Cambridge College | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cambridge College | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cambridge College | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Cambridge College | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Cambridge College | Nichols | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cambridge College is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (2,135 students vs. 1,403 students)
Cambridge College vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cambridge College or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 116.1% more expensive to attend than Cambridge College for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.1% higher at Nichols than Cambridge College ($37,150.00 vs. $17,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cambridge College than Nichols ($21,178 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cambridge 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 Cambridge College as Nichols College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 271.4% larger than aid received Cambridge College ($26,515 vs. $7,139)
Which college is harder to get into, Cambridge College or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Cambridge College .
Cambridge College vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cambridge 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 Cambridge College.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than Cambridge College (43% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $12,600 more per year than Cambridge College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $39,200)
- Cambridge College students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- Cambridge 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 Cambridge College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/