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Overview |
Nichols | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #574 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | saintpeters.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $38,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $38,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $17,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $11,996 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $35,256 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Nichols | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 2,999 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 2,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Nichols | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| 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
- Saint Peter's University is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 1,403 students)
Nichols vs. Saint Peters; SPC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Saint Peters; SPC?
- Saint Peter's University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Nichols College ($38,790.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than Nichols ($11,996 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 21.2% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($14,110 vs. $17,108)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College as Saint Peter's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 33% larger than aid received Nichols College ($35,256 vs. $26,515)
Nichols vs. Saint Peters; SPC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Saint Peters; SPC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Peters; SPC or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Saint Peters; SPC students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Nichols (84.9%)
Nichols vs. Saint Peters; SPC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Saint Peters; SPC? 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 Saint Peters; SPC and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Saint Peters; SPC is higher than Nichols College (51% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Saint Peters; SPC graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $48,400)
- Saint Peter's University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Peters; SPC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/