Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Bryant University Endicott College Westfield State University Wheaton College Worcester State University Bridgewater State Stonehill College Roger Williams University Curry College Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach UMass Dartmouth Trinity College of Florida| Carlos Albizu University Miami | Nichols College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
CAU | Nichols | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 864 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albizu.edu | nichols.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
CAU | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,903 | $37,150 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,903 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,320 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,273 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,242 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
CAU | Nichols | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 16 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.5% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| 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 |
Academics |
CAU | Nichols | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
CAU | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 9% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,550 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $279 |
Diversity |
CAU | Nichols | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 14% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 92% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
CAU | Nichols | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 90% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CAU | 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
- Nichols College is larger than than CAU based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 864 students)
CAU vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 187.9% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $12,903.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.9% higher at Nichols than Carlos Albizu University Miami ($37,150.00 vs. $12,903.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than CAU ($27,192 vs. $28,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 58.2% lower than costs at Carlos Albizu University Miami ($14,110 vs. $22,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Carlos Albizu University Miami (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 221.7% larger than aid received Carlos Albizu University Miami ($26,515 vs. $8,242)
CAU vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or CAU .
- Accepted freshman Nichols students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (2.9) than students at CAU (2.8)
- CAU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Nichols (84.9%)
CAU vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU 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 CAU.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than Carlos Albizu University Miami (43% vs. 9%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $17,800 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $34,000)
- Carlos Albizu University Miami students graduate with a $8,450 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($18,550 vs. $27,000)
- CAU graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/