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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Nichols | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 945/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Nichols | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tuskegee University is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 1,403 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Nichols?
- Nichols College is 89.6% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.6% higher at Nichols than Tuskegee University ($37,150.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than Tuskegee University ($27,192 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 43.3% lower than costs at Nichols College ($9,844 vs. $14,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 319% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($26,515 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Tuskegee University .
- Accepted freshman Tuskegee University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee University or Nichols? 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 Nichols and Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is the same as at Nichols College (43% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $10,900 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $40,900)
- Nichols College students graduate with a $5,122 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,122)
- Nichols graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/