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Overview |
Nichols | University of Great Falls | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Great Falls, MT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | ugf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | University of Great Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $27,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $27,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $10,233 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $22,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $18,815 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Nichols | University of Great Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 199 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 95.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 52.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 720/740 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Nichols | University of Great Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | University of Great Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Nichols | University of Great Falls | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Nichols | University of Great Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | University of Great Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nichols College is larger than than University of Great Falls based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 955 students)
Nichols vs. University of Great Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or University of Great Falls?
- Nichols College is 36.3% more expensive to attend than University of Great Falls for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $27,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at Nichols than University of Great Falls ($37,150.00 vs. $27,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Great Falls than Nichols ($22,318 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Great Falls are 37.9% lower than costs at Nichols College ($10,233 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than University of Great Falls (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 40.9% larger than aid received University of Great Falls ($26,515 vs. $18,815)
Nichols vs. University of Great Falls Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or University of Great Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Great Falls or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman University of Great Falls students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- University of Great Falls has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Nichols (84.9%)
Nichols vs. University of Great Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or University of Great Falls? 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 University of Great Falls and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than University of Great Falls (43% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $15,300 more per year than University of Great Falls graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $36,500)
- University of Great Falls students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Great Falls 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 University of Great Falls students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/