Nichols vs. Centenary University

Nichols College and Centenary University side by side on admissions, cost, and outcomes, from public data.

Nichols College
Centenary University

At a glance

  • Harder to get into: Nichols (80.8% admitted vs 83.1%). Typical SAT 1130 vs 1080.
  • Cheaper after aid: Centenary University. Average net price is $22,640 vs $32,337 at Nichols.
  • Graduation: Nichols 43% vs Centenary University 49%.
  • Earnings 10 years out: Nichols $51,800 vs Centenary University $49,600 (median).
See your own chances ->

Key differences

Nichols College Centenary University
Acceptance rate
Nichols more selective
Nichols80.8%
Centenary University83.1%
SAT range (middle 50%)
Nichols higher
Nichols1028-1236
Centenary University990-1170
Average net price
Centenary University $9,697 less
Nichols$32,337
Centenary University$22,640
In-state tuition
Centenary University $4,973 less
Nichols$42,705
Centenary University$37,732
Out-of-state tuition
Centenary University $4,973 less
Nichols$42,705
Centenary University$37,732
Graduation rate
Centenary University +6 pts
Nichols43%
Centenary University49%
Median earnings (10 years)
Nichols +$2,200
Nichols$51,800
Centenary University$49,600

Sources: IPEDS and College Scorecard.

Admission calculator

Partner

Not sure you'd get in? Check your chances at Nichols and Centenary University with Appily's free admission calculator.

Check my chances at Nichols Check my chances at Centenary University
  • Applied
  • Nichols 2,296
  • Centenary University 1,749
  • Admitted
  • Nichols 1,856
  • Centenary University 1,453
  • Acceptance rate
  • Nichols 80.8% Open
  • Centenary University 83.1%
  • Yield (share of admitted who enroll)
  • Nichols 18.1% Open
  • Centenary University 14.7%
  • Typical SAT score
  • Nichols 1130
  • Centenary University 1080
  • Typical ACT score
  • Nichols
  • Centenary University 18
  • Average high school GPA
  • Nichols 2.9
  • Centenary University 3.23
  • Typical high school grades
  • Nichols B
  • Centenary University B+
  • Admissions standards
  • Nichols Moderate
  • Centenary University Extremely Easy
  • Applicant competition
  • Nichols
  • Centenary University
  • SAT range
  • Nichols 1028-1236
  • Centenary University 990-1170
  • ACT range
  • Nichols
  • Centenary University 15-22
  • Submit test scores
  • Nichols Open admission
  • Centenary University Test optional
  • Application deadline
  • Nichols
  • Centenary University
  • Tuition (in state)
  • Nichols $42,705
  • Centenary University $37,732
  • Tuition (out of state)
  • Nichols $42,705
  • Centenary University $37,732
  • Room & board
  • Nichols $15,800
  • Centenary University $12,552
  • Average net price
  • Nichols $32,337
  • Centenary University $22,640
  • Average grant aid
  • Nichols $25,809
  • Centenary University $29,617
  • % receiving grant aid
  • Nichols 99%
  • Centenary University 99%
  • Graduation rate
  • Nichols 43%
  • Centenary University 49%
  • Median earnings (after 10 years)
  • Nichols $51,800
  • Centenary University $49,600
  • Making student loan payments
  • Nichols 68%
  • Centenary University 68%
  • Median student loan debt
  • Nichols $27,000
  • Centenary University $25,500
  • Median loan payment
  • Nichols $279
  • Centenary University $263
  • Student to faculty ratio
  • Nichols 15:1
  • Centenary University 12:1
  • Popular majors
  • Nichols
    • Business (75%)
    • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (12%)
    • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting (6%)
    • Psychology (3%)
    • Education (2%)
  • Centenary University
    • Business (35%)
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities (16%)
    • (8%)
    • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting (7%)
    • Psychology (6%)
  • Location
  • Nichols Dudley, MA
  • Centenary University Hackettstown, NJ
  • Setting
  • Nichols Rural Fringe
  • Centenary University Large Suburban
  • Total enrollment
  • Nichols 1,392
  • Centenary University 1,398
  • Type
  • Nichols Private 4 Year
  • Centenary University Private 4 Year
  • National ranking
  • Nichols #855
  • Centenary University #603

Comparable Facts

Compare Nichols College in Dudley, MA with Centenary University in Hackettstown, NJ on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Centenary University is larger than Nichols based on total student enrollment (1,398 students vs. 1,392 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

  • Nichols College is located in Dudley, MA (Rural Fringe setting); Centenary University is in Hackettstown, NJ (Large Suburban setting).
  • Nichols College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Centenary University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
  • Student-to-faculty ratio: Nichols College 15:1; Centenary University 12:1.

Cost details

  • Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary University are 20.6% lower than at Nichols College ($12,552 vs. $15,800).
  • Out-of-state tuition is 13.2% higher at Nichols than at Centenary University (about $4,973 more per year; $42,705 vs. $37,732).
  • The same share of students receive grant aid at Nichols College as at Centenary University (99% vs. 99%).
  • The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 14.8% larger than aid received by Nichols College students ($29,617 vs. $25,809).

Admissions details

  • SAT or ACT scores are open admission at Nichols, test optional at Centenary University.
  • Enrolled first-year students at Centenary University average a 3.23 high school GPA, 0.33 higher than at Nichols (2.9).
  • The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 18.1% at Nichols vs. 14.7% at Centenary University.

Loans and repayment

  • Among federal student loan borrowers, Centenary University graduates have a $1,500 lower median loan debt than Nichols graduates ($25,500 vs. $27,000).
  • Among borrowers, Centenary University graduates have an estimated $16 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Nichols graduates ($263 vs. $279).
  • More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation (68% vs. 68%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.

Change schools

You can add up to two more colleges. Each one gets its own column.

Nichols College
Centenary University
Add a college Compare up to 4

Frequently compared to these colleges