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DU CU Boulder Wesleyan University Lewis and Clark Bates Colorado State Bryant University F&M Connecticut College UCCS CU Denver Endicott College| Colorado College | Nichols College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado College | Nichols | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,203 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradocollege.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado College | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,554 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,554 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,376 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,178 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,160 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 100% |
Admission |
Colorado College | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,846 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.3% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.8% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Colorado College | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado College | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colorado College | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Colorado College | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Colorado College | Nichols | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado College is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (2,203 students vs. 1,403 students)
Colorado College vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado College or Nichols?
- Colorado College is 73.8% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($64,554.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.8% higher at Colorado College than Nichols College ($64,554.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than Colorado College ($27,192 vs. $33,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 1.9% lower than costs at Colorado College ($14,110 vs. $14,376)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Colorado College (100% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado College students is 74.1% larger than aid received Nichols College ($46,160 vs. $26,515)
Colorado College vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado College or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Colorado College .
- Accepted freshman Colorado College students have a 1.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Colorado College (16.3%)
Colorado College vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado 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 Colorado College.
- The graduation rate at Colorado College is higher than Nichols College (88% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Colorado College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $46,000)
- Colorado College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Colorado College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Colorado College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/