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Overview |
Delaware State University | Nichols | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,826 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #955 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desu.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware State University | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,038 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,960 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,108 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,886 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,881 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Delaware State University | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,109 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 3,904 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Delaware State University | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware State University | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $279 |
Diversity |
Delaware State University | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Delaware State University | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Delaware State University | Nichols | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Delaware State University is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (5,826 students vs. 1,403 students)
Delaware State University vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware State University or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 427.8% more expensive to attend than Delaware State University for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $7,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119% higher at Nichols than Delaware State University ($37,150.00 vs. $16,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delaware State University than Nichols ($11,886 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delaware State University are 0% lower than costs at Nichols College ($14,108 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Delaware State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 91% larger than aid received Delaware State University ($26,515 vs. $13,881)
Delaware State University vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware State University or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Delaware State University .
- Accepted freshman Delaware State University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.09) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Delaware State University (54.9%)
Delaware State University vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware State 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 Delaware State University.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than Delaware State University (43% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $15,200 more per year than Delaware State University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $36,600)
- Nichols College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,500)
- Nichols graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware State University graduates. ($279 vs. $294)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/