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Overview |
University of New England | Nichols | ||
| Location | Biddeford, ME | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,434 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | une.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of New England | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,510 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,510 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,100 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,809 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,555 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
University of New England | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,941 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 4,757 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of New England | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of New England | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of New England | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
University of New England | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 40% | ||
Campus |
University of New England | Nichols | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New England is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (6,434 students vs. 1,403 students)
University of New England vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of New England or Nichols?
- University of New England is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($39,510.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at University of New England than Nichols College ($39,510.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than University of New England ($27,192 vs. $38,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 14.1% lower than costs at University of New England ($14,110 vs. $16,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of New England as Nichols College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 29% larger than aid received University of New England ($26,515 vs. $20,555)
University of New England vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of New England or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or University of New England .
- Accepted freshman University of New England students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- University of New England has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Nichols (84.9%)
University of New England vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of New England 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 University of New England.
- The graduation rate at University of New England is higher than Nichols College (57% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of New England earn on average $2,000 more per year than Nichols graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $51,800)
- Nichols College and University of New England graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Nichols College and University of New England graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of New England graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/