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Overview |
Nichols | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Nichols | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Nichols | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (2,231 students vs. 1,403 students)
Nichols vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 46.5% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.5% higher at Susquahanna than Nichols College ($54,440.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than Susquahanna ($27,192 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 6% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($14,110 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 54.3% larger than aid received Nichols College ($40,914 vs. $26,515)
Nichols vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Nichols vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Nichols College (77% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Nichols graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $51,800)
- Susquehanna University and Nichols graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Susquehanna University and Nichols graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/