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Overview |
Nichols | Drew University | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #391 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Nichols | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 1120/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Nichols | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Nichols | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Drew University | ||
| 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
- Drew University is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (2,092 students vs. 1,403 students)
Nichols vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Drew University?
- Drew University is 15.9% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($43,074.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Drew University than Nichols College ($43,074.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than Drew University ($27,192 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 16.2% lower than costs at Drew University ($14,110 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Drew University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 20.3% larger than aid received Nichols College ($31,901 vs. $26,515)
Nichols vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Drew University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Drew University (72.7%)
Nichols vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Drew 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 Drew University and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Drew University is higher than Nichols College (68% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Nichols graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $51,800)
- Drew University and Nichols graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Drew University and Nichols graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Drew University 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/