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Overview |
Judson College | Nichols | ||
| Location | Marion, AL | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 229 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judson.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson College | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,240 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,240 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,380 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Judson College | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1350 | 945/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Judson College | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson College | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Judson College | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Judson College | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Judson College | Nichols | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Judson College based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 229 students)
Judson College vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson College or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 115.5% more expensive to attend than Judson College for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $17,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.5% higher at Nichols than Judson College ($37,150.00 vs. $17,240.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Judson College are 24% lower than costs at Nichols College ($11,380 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Judson College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is ?% larger than aid received Judson College ($26,515 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Judson College or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Judson College .
- Accepted freshman Judson College students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Nichols (2.9)
Judson College vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson 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 Judson College.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than Judson College (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $20,200 more per year than Judson College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $31,600)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Judson College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/