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Overview |
Florida Memorial University | Nichols | ||
| Location | Miami Gardens, FL | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,137 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fmuniv.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Memorial University | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,576 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,576 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,160 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,359 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,943 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
Florida Memorial University | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,931 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 8,344 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.9% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.7 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Memorial University | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Memorial University | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,600 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 18% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,875 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $443 | $279 |
Diversity |
Florida Memorial University | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 72% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Florida Memorial University | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Florida Memorial University | 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 Florida Memorial University based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 1,137 students)
Florida Memorial University vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Memorial University or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 195.4% more expensive to attend than Florida Memorial University for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- Out of state tuition is 195.4% higher at Nichols than Florida Memorial University ($37,150.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Memorial University than Nichols ($16,359 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Memorial University are 72.9% lower than costs at Nichols College ($8,160 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Florida Memorial University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 77.4% larger than aid received Florida Memorial University ($26,515 vs. $14,943)
Florida Memorial University vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Memorial University or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Florida Memorial University .
- Accepted freshman Nichols students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (2.9) than students at Florida Memorial University (2.7)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Florida Memorial University (69.9%)
Florida Memorial University vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Memorial 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 Florida Memorial University.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than Florida Memorial University (43% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $24,200 more per year than Florida Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $27,600)
- Nichols College students graduate with a $15,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida Memorial University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,875)
- Nichols graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Florida Memorial University graduates. ($279 vs. $443)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Memorial University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/