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Overview |
Nichols | Doane University | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Crete, NE | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | doane.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Doane University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $38,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $38,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $24,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $29,479 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Nichols | Doane University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 1,953 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 1,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Nichols | Doane University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Doane University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Doane University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Nichols | Doane University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Doane University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Doane University is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (1,879 students vs. 1,403 students)
Nichols vs. Doane University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Doane University?
- Doane University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($38,190.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Doane University than Nichols College ($38,190.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Doane University than Nichols ($24,271 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Doane University are 29.4% lower than costs at Nichols College ($10,900 vs. $14,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College as Doane University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Doane University students is 11.2% larger than aid received Nichols College ($29,479 vs. $26,515)
Nichols vs. Doane University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Doane University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Doane University or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Doane University students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Doane University (75.8%)
Nichols vs. Doane University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Doane University? 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 Doane University and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Doane University is higher than Nichols College (63% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Doane University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $47,700)
- Doane University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Doane 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 Doane University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/