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Overview |
Nichols | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 1,203 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #758 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | cuaa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $26,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $21,163 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Nichols | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 1,962 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 1,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 70.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Nichols | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Nichols | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Concordia University-Ann Arbor | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nichols College is larger than than Concordia University-Ann Arbor based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 1,203 students)
Nichols vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Concordia University-Ann Arbor?
- Nichols College is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Ann Arbor for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Nichols than Concordia University Ann Arbor ($37,150.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Ann Arbor than Nichols ($26,353 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Ann Arbor are 16% lower than costs at Nichols College ($12,160 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Concordia University Ann Arbor (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 25.3% larger than aid received Concordia University Ann Arbor ($26,515 vs. $21,163)
Nichols vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Concordia University-Ann Arbor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Ann Arbor or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Ann Arbor students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Concordia University-Ann Arbor (70.2%)
Nichols vs. Concordia University-Ann Arbor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Concordia University-Ann Arbor? 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than Concordia University Ann Arbor (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $12,800 more per year than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $39,000)
- Concordia University Ann Arbor students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Ann Arbor students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/