Laboure College vs Nichols College

Laboure College and Nichols College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. Laboure College, rooted in the Catholic tradition, fosters a supportive community where students thrive academically and spiritually. Nichols College, known for its strong business and hospitality programs, prepares students for success in competitive industries. While both colleges share a commitment to academic excellence, they differ in acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to discover which college aligns best with your unique goals and aspirations.

	Laboure College	Nichols College
Overview
Location	Milton, Massachusetts	Dudley, Massachusetts
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Trimester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		74.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	75.0%	84.8%
Application fees	$25
SAT range	N/A	970 - 1160
ACT range	N/A	20 - 26
Students submitting SAT score		13.0%
Students submitting ACT score		2.0%
Total number of applicants	4	2,193
Total number of admissions given out	3	1,859
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1	316
Yield rate	33.3%	17.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$48,013	$48,400
Average net price	$33,180	$28,184
Tuition	$30,438	$36,050
Room & board		$13,950
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $2,833	100.0% Average amount $24,624
Students receiving federal student loan	100.0% Average amount $5,444	93.0% Average amount $6,086
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	17.0% Average amount $19,280

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,038 Men 7.7% Women 92.3%	1,207 Men 66.4% Women 33.6%
Graduate students	N/A	227 Men 65.6% Women 34.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	N/A	3.0%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	890
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Mississippi	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions	Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting Communication and Journalism History English Language and Literature
Students to faculty ratio	6:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	100.0%	57.6%
Dropout rate	N/A	40.2%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,603 Year 2: $74,307 Year 3: $74,752 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $62,209 Year 2: $58,447 Year 3: $67,865 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $52,850 Year 2: $54,254 Year 3: $55,888	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $62,056 Year 2: $65,387 Year 3: $77,370 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,536 Year 2: $48,432 Year 3: $56,807 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,425 Year 2: $50,717 Year 3: $55,404 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,838 Year 2: $45,956 Year 3: $54,161 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,403 Year 2: $51,169 Year 3: $53,268 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,212 Year 2: $46,478 Year 3: $52,702 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,724 Year 2: $39,729 Year 3: $45,965 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,742 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $40,471 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $63,128 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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