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Overview |
Nichols | Neumann | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #768 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $28,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $25,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Nichols | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 3,501 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 2,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 905/1085 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Nichols | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 17% |
Students |
Nichols | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Neumann | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Neumann University is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (2,155 students vs. 1,403 students)
Nichols vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Neumann?
- Nichols College is 9.6% more expensive to attend than Neumann for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at Nichols than Neumann University ($37,150.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than Neumann ($27,192 vs. $28,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 17.6% lower than costs at Neumann University ($14,110 vs. $16,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College as Neumann University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 3.5% larger than aid received Neumann University ($26,515 vs. $25,623)
Nichols vs. Neumann Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Neumann students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Neumann has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Nichols (84.9%)
Nichols vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Neumann? 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 Neumann and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Neumann is higher than Nichols College (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Neumann graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $44,600)
- Neumann University and Nichols graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Neumann University and Nichols graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Neumann students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/