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Overview |
Woodbury University | Nichols | ||
| Location | Burbank, CA | Dudley, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 1,403 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | woodbury.edu | nichols.edu | ||
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Costs |
Woodbury University | Nichols | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,392 | $37,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,392 | $37,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,138 | $14,110 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,182 | $27,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,816 | $26,515 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Woodbury University | Nichols | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,460 | 2,358 | ||
| Admitted | 914 | 2,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.6% | 84.9%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 15.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 945/1180 | |||
| 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 |
Woodbury University | Nichols | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Woodbury University | Nichols | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Woodbury University | Nichols | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 24% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Woodbury University | Nichols | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Woodbury University | Nichols | ||
| 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 Woodbury University based on total student enrollment (1,403 students vs. 943 students)
Woodbury University vs. Nichols Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Woodbury University or Nichols?
- Woodbury University is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($43,392.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Woodbury University than Nichols College ($43,392.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than Woodbury University ($27,192 vs. $32,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 0.2% lower than costs at Woodbury University ($14,110 vs. $14,138)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Woodbury University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 11.3% larger than aid received Woodbury University ($26,515 vs. $23,816)
Woodbury University vs. Nichols Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Woodbury University or Nichols? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nichols or Woodbury University .
- Accepted freshman Woodbury University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Woodbury University (62.6%)
Woodbury University vs. Nichols Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Woodbury 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 Woodbury University.
- The graduation rate at Woodbury University is higher than Nichols College (52% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Woodbury University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $50,500)
- Nichols College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Woodbury University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Nichols graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Woodbury University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Nichols graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Woodbury University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/