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Overview |
Nichols | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Nichols | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.42 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Nichols | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Nichols | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (3,082 students vs. 1,403 students)
Nichols vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Nichols College is 55.4% more expensive to attend than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at Nichols than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($37,150.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Nichols ($10,022 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 54.2% lower than costs at Nichols College ($9,150 vs. $14,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College as Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 12.4% larger than aid received Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($26,515 vs. $23,589)
Nichols vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (84.3%)
Nichols vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (43% vs. 9%)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/