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Overview |
Nichols | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | simmonscollegeky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $16,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $16,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $18,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $22,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Nichols | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 286 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 192 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 67.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 31.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Nichols | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Nichols | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 81% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Nichols | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| 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 Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 237 students)
Nichols vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Simmons College of Kentucky?
- Nichols College is 132.1% more expensive to attend than Simmons College of Kentucky for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.1% higher at Nichols than Simmons College of Kentucky ($37,150.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons College of Kentucky than Nichols ($18,831 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 73.4% lower than costs at Nichols College ($8,136 vs. $14,110)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College as Simmons College of Kentucky (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 17.2% larger than aid received Simmons College of Kentucky ($26,515 vs. $22,629)
Nichols vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Simmons College of Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons College of Kentucky or Nichols .
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Simmons College of Kentucky (67.1%)
Nichols vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Simmons College of Kentucky? 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 Simmons College of Kentucky and Nichols.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/