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Overview |
Nichols | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 164,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | snhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $32,043 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $4,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Nichols | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 35,992 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 34,687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 945/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Nichols | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,816 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $194 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 34% |
Students |
Nichols | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 93% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Southern New Hampshire 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
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 1,403 students)
Nichols vs. Southern New Hampshire University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Southern New Hampshire University?
- Nichols College is 147.7% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.7% higher at Nichols than Southern New Hampshire University ($37,150.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than Southern New Hampshire University ($27,192 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 19.6% lower than costs at Nichols College ($11,800 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Southern New Hampshire University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 498% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($26,515 vs. $4,434)
Nichols vs. Southern New Hampshire University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Southern New Hampshire University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern New Hampshire University or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Southern New Hampshire University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Nichols (84.9%)
Nichols vs. Southern New Hampshire University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Southern New Hampshire 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 Southern New Hampshire University and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than Nichols College (61% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Southern New Hampshire University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $46,400)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $8,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($18,816 vs. $27,000)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/