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Overview |
Nichols | F&M | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Nichols | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Nichols | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Nichols | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Nichols | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | F&M | ||
| 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
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (1,990 students vs. 1,403 students)
Nichols vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 76.7% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.7% higher at F&M than Nichols College ($65,652.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than F&M ($27,192 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 6.6% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($14,110 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 85.5% larger than aid received Nichols College ($49,177 vs. $26,515)
Nichols vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Nichols .
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than F&M (36.2%)
Nichols vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or F&M? 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 F&M and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Nichols College (85% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $10,100 more per year than Nichols graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $51,800)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- F&M graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/