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Overview |
Nichols | Laurel University | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | laureluniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Laurel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $10,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $10,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $9,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $19,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $6,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Nichols | Laurel 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 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 945/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
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Academics |
Nichols | Laurel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Laurel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Laurel University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Nichols | Laurel University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | - | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Laurel University | ||
| 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
- Nichols College is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 158 students)
Nichols vs. Laurel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Laurel University?
- Nichols College is 253.8% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 253.8% higher at Nichols than Laurel University ($37,150.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than Nichols ($19,269 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 52% lower than costs at Nichols College ($9,280 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Laurel University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 326.8% larger than aid received Laurel University ($26,515 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Laurel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laurel University or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Laurel University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Nichols (2.9)
Nichols vs. Laurel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Laurel 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 Laurel University and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Laurel University is higher than Nichols College (60% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $12,900 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $38,900)
- Nichols College students graduate with a $969 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,969)
- Nichols graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/