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Overview |
Luther Rice University | Nichols | ||
| Location | Lithonia, GA | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 581 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lru.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther Rice University | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,448 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,448 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,832 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther Rice University | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.6%Open | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 76%Open | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Luther Rice University | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther Rice University | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 11% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Luther Rice University | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Luther Rice University | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Luther Rice University | Nichols | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nichols College is larger than than Luther Rice University based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 581 students)
Luther Rice University vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther Rice University or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 339.7% more expensive to attend than Luther Rice University for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 339.7% higher at Nichols than Luther Rice University ($37,150.00 vs. $8,448.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 26.4% lower than costs at Luther Rice University ($14,110 vs. $17,832)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Luther Rice University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is ?% larger than aid received Luther Rice University ($26,515 vs. $0)
Luther Rice University vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther Rice University or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Luther Rice University .
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Luther Rice University (67.6%)
Luther Rice University vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther Rice 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 Luther Rice University.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than Luther Rice University (43% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $10,200 more per year than Luther Rice University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $41,600)
- Luther Rice University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Luther Rice University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther Rice University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/