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Overview |
Nichols | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Cheyney, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 697 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | cheyney.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $11,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $13,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Nichols | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 2.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Nichols | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $346 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Nichols | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nichols College is larger than than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 697 students)
Nichols vs. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania?
- Nichols College is 381.5% more expensive to attend than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.7% higher at Nichols than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania ($37,150.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania than Nichols ($11,588 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania are 25.3% lower than costs at Nichols College ($11,262 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 95.4% larger than aid received Cheyney University of Pennsylvania ($26,515 vs. $13,571)
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cheyney University of Pennsylvania or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Nichols students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (2.9) than students at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (2.37)
Nichols vs. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Cheyney 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 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (43% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $21,100 more per year than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $30,700)
- Nichols College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,500)
- Nichols graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($279 vs. $346)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cheyney University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/