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Overview |
Nichols | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 749 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $28,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $28,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $11,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $19,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $21,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Nichols | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 1,576 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Nichols | Wheeling Jesuit University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Wheeling Jesuit 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
- Nichols College is larger than than Wheeling Jesuit University based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 749 students)
Nichols vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Wheeling Jesuit University?
- Nichols College is 32.3% more expensive to attend than Wheeling Jesuit University for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $28,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.3% higher at Nichols than Wheeling Jesuit University ($37,150.00 vs. $28,090.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheeling Jesuit University than Nichols ($19,998 vs. $27,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheeling Jesuit University are 21.4% lower than costs at Nichols College ($11,620 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Wheeling Jesuit University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 21.9% larger than aid received Wheeling Jesuit University ($26,515 vs. $21,746)
Nichols vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Wheeling Jesuit University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling Jesuit University or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Wheeling Jesuit University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Wheeling Jesuit University (72.7%)
Nichols vs. Wheeling Jesuit University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Wheeling Jesuit 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 Wheeling Jesuit University and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling Jesuit University is higher than Nichols College (62% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Wheeling Jesuit University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $48,100)
- Wheeling Jesuit University and Nichols graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wheeling Jesuit University and Nichols graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Wheeling Jesuit University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/