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Overview |
Nichols | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 875 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Nichols | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Nichols | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 875 students)
Nichols vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Nichols College is 154% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.8% higher at Nichols than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($37,150.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Nichols ($16,594 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 8.7% lower than costs at Nichols College ($12,984 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Penn State Worthington Scranton (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 145% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($26,515 vs. $10,823)
Nichols vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Nichols .
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Nichols (84.9%)
Nichols vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Penn State Worthington Scranton and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Worthington Scranton is higher than Nichols College (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $3,500 more per year than Nichols graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $51,800)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/