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Overview |
Nichols | Rust College | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Holly Springs, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 755 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | rustcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Rust College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $9,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $9,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $5,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $8,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $8,549 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Nichols | Rust College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 78.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 2.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 440/1339 | ||
| 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 | Rust College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Rust College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $25,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,837 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $287 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Rust College | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Nichols | Rust College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Rust College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nichols College is larger than than Rust College based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 755 students)
Nichols vs. Rust College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Rust College?
- Nichols College is 275.3% more expensive to attend than Rust College for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 275.3% higher at Nichols than Rust College ($37,150.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than Nichols ($8,151 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 171.3% lower than costs at Nichols College ($5,200 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Rust College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 210.2% larger than aid received Rust College ($26,515 vs. $8,549)
Nichols vs. Rust College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Rust College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rust College or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Nichols students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (2.9) than students at Rust College (2.66)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Rust College (78.8%)
Nichols vs. Rust College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Rust 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 Rust College and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than Rust College (43% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $26,700 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $25,100)
- Nichols College students graduate with a $837 lower median federal student loan debt than Rust College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,837)
- Nichols graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Rust College graduates. ($279 vs. $287)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/