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Overview |
Nichols | Hodges University | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Naples, FL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 443 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | hodges.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Hodges University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $18,083 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $7,297 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Nichols | Hodges University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
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Academics |
Nichols | Hodges University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Hodges University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $42,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Hodges University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Nichols | Hodges University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Hodges University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nichols College is larger than than Hodges University based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 443 students)
Nichols vs. Hodges University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Hodges University?
- Nichols College is 147.7% more expensive to attend than Hodges University for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.7% higher at Nichols than Hodges University ($37,150.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hodges University than Nichols ($18,083 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hodges University are 17.6% lower than costs at Nichols College ($12,000 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Hodges University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 263.4% larger than aid received Hodges University ($26,515 vs. $7,297)
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Hodges University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hodges University or Nichols .
Nichols vs. Hodges University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Hodges 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 Hodges University and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than Hodges University (43% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Hodges University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $42,800)
- Hodges University students graduate with a $300 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($26,700 vs. $27,000)
- Hodges University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hodges University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/