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Overview |
Nichols | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 1,067 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $11,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $11,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $8,514 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $15,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Nichols | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 1,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 945/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Nichols | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $392 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 39% |
Students |
Nichols | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Shaw University | ||
| 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 Shaw University based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 1,067 students)
Nichols vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Shaw University?
- Nichols College is 214.6% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214.6% higher at Nichols than Shaw University ($37,150.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than Nichols ($14,204 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 65.7% lower than costs at Nichols College ($8,514 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Shaw University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 70.5% larger than aid received Shaw University ($26,515 vs. $15,548)
Nichols vs. Shaw University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Nichols students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (2.9) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Shaw University (61%)
Nichols vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Shaw University? 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 Shaw University and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than Shaw University (43% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $22,800 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $29,000)
- Nichols College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $38,000)
- Nichols graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($279 vs. $392)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/