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Overview |
Nichols | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Nichols | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Nichols | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Nichols | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 1,403 students)
Nichols vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 57.3% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.3% higher at Syracuse than Nichols College ($58,440.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than Syracuse ($27,192 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 21.7% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($14,110 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Syracuse University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 31% larger than aid received Nichols College ($34,737 vs. $26,515)
Nichols vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Nichols vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Nichols College (80% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Nichols graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $51,800)
- Syracuse University and Nichols graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Syracuse University and Nichols graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/