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Overview |
Heritage Christian University | Nichols | ||
| Location | Florence, AL | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 143 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hcu.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Heritage Christian University | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,152 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,152 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,540 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,020 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,790 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Heritage Christian University | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 4 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 75%Open | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2024 |
Academics |
Heritage Christian University | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Heritage Christian University | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Heritage Christian University | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 87% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Heritage Christian University | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Heritage Christian 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
- Nichols College is larger than than Heritage Christian University based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 143 students)
Heritage Christian University vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Heritage Christian University or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 265.9% more expensive to attend than Heritage Christian University for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $10,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265.9% higher at Nichols than Heritage Christian University ($37,150.00 vs. $10,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Heritage Christian University than Nichols ($5,020 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Heritage Christian University are 115.7% lower than costs at Nichols College ($6,540 vs. $14,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Heritage Christian University as Nichols College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 107.3% larger than aid received Heritage Christian University ($26,515 vs. $12,790)
Heritage Christian University vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Heritage Christian University or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Heritage Christian University .
- Accepted freshman Heritage Christian University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Heritage Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Nichols (84.9%)
Heritage Christian University vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Heritage Christian 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 Heritage Christian University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/