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Overview |
Nichols | Somerset Christian College | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Zarephath, NJ | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 558 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | somerset.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Somerset Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $22,968 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $22,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $21,641 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $13,603 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Nichols | Somerset Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Nichols | Somerset Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Somerset Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Somerset Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 8% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Nichols | Somerset Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Somerset Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nichols College is larger than than Somerset Christian College based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 558 students)
Nichols vs. Somerset Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Somerset Christian College?
- Nichols College is 61.7% more expensive to attend than Somerset Christian College for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $22,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.7% higher at Nichols than Somerset Christian College ($37,150.00 vs. $22,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Somerset Christian College than Nichols ($21,641 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Somerset Christian College are 17.6% lower than costs at Nichols College ($12,000 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Somerset Christian College (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 94.9% larger than aid received Somerset Christian College ($26,515 vs. $13,603)
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Somerset Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Somerset Christian College or Nichols .
Nichols vs. Somerset Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Somerset Christian 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 Somerset Christian College and Nichols.
- Somerset Christian College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Somerset Christian College 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 Somerset Christian College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/