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Overview |
Nichols | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #372 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $41,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $41,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $14,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $30,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $24,781 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Nichols | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 6,128 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 5,393 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Nichols | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Western New England University | ||
| 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
- Western New England University is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 1,403 students)
Nichols vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Western New England University?
- Western New England University is 12.4% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Western New England University than Nichols College ($41,750.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than Western New England University ($27,192 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 4% lower than costs at Western New England University ($14,110 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 7% larger than aid received Western New England University ($26,515 vs. $24,781)
Nichols vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Nichols (84.9%)
Nichols vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Western New England 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 Western New England University and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Nichols College (61% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Nichols graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $51,800)
- Western New England University and Nichols graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Western New England University and Nichols graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/