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Overview |
Nichols | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Nichols | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Nichols | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $143 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 12% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Nichols | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Plaza College | ||
| 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 Plaza College based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 807 students)
Nichols vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Plaza College?
- Nichols College is 185.8% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.8% higher at Nichols than Plaza College ($37,150.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than Nichols ($17,178 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 101.6% lower than costs at Nichols College ($7,000 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Plaza College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 288.7% larger than aid received Plaza College ($26,515 vs. $6,822)
Nichols vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or Nichols .
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Plaza College (30%)
Nichols vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Plaza College? 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 Plaza College and Nichols.
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $24,500 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $13,085 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($13,915 vs. $27,000)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($143 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/