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Overview |
Nichols | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Bloomsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 7,739 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | bloomu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $10,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Nichols | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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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 | 2.9 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 945/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Nichols | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Nichols | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (7,739 students vs. 1,403 students)
Nichols vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?
- Nichols College is 381.5% more expensive to attend than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.6% higher at Nichols than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($37,150.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania are 31.6% lower than costs at Nichols College ($10,718 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($26,515 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Nichols (2.9)
Nichols vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania? 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 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is higher than Nichols College (61% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $47,100)
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/