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Overview |
Donnelly College | Nichols | ||
| Location | Kansas City, KS | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 358 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | donnelly.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Donnelly College | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,256 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,256 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,283 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,447 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Donnelly 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 |
Donnelly College | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Donnelly College | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,800 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,300 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $85 | $279 |
Diversity |
Donnelly College | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Donnelly College | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Donnelly College | 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 Donnelly College based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 358 students)
Donnelly College vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Donnelly College or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 350% more expensive to attend than Donnelly College for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $8,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 350% higher at Nichols than Donnelly College ($37,150.00 vs. $8,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Donnelly College than Nichols ($18,283 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Donnelly College are 33.1% lower than costs at Nichols College ($10,600 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Donnelly College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 180.7% larger than aid received Donnelly College ($26,515 vs. $9,447)
Which college is harder to get into, Donnelly College or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Donnelly College .
Donnelly College vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Donnelly 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 Donnelly College.
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $26,000 more per year than Donnelly College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $25,800)
- Donnelly College students graduate with a $18,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($8,300 vs. $27,000)
- Donnelly College graduates are paying $194 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($85 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Donnelly College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/