Nichols College vs Franklin Pierce University

Nichols College and Franklin Pierce University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Nichols College, nestled in the heart of Dudley, Massachusetts, boasts a tight-knit community with a focus on business and hospitality management. Franklin Pierce University, situated in the vibrant city of Rindge, New Hampshire, prides itself on its liberal arts foundation and diverse academic offerings. With acceptance rates of 75% and 78%, respectively, both universities welcome a substantial number of applicants. While Nichols College predominantly attracts students seeking business-related degrees, Franklin Pierce University offers a wider range of majors, including nursing, psychology, and criminal justice. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details about these institutions, including student body demographics, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision.

	Franklin Pierce University	Nichols College
Overview
Location	Rindge, New Hampshire	Dudley, Massachusetts
Campus setting	Rural: Fringe	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	73.0%	74.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	88.5%	84.8%
Application fees
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	3,305	2,193
Total number of admissions given out	2,926	1,859
Admitted students who chose to enroll	271	316
Yield rate	9.3%	17.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$61,400	$48,400
Average net price	$27,882	$28,184
Tuition	$38,100	$36,050
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,680 Meal plan: $6,210	$13,950
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $30,752	100.0% Average amount $24,624
Students receiving federal student loan	78.0% Average amount $5,171	93.0% Average amount $6,086
Students taking out private loans	21.0% Average amount $15,349	17.0% Average amount $19,280

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,279 Men 46.8% Women 53.2%	1,207 Men 66.4% Women 33.6%
Graduate students	498 Men 39.6% Women 60.4%	227 Men 65.6% Women 34.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	4.0%	3.0%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Fringe	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,205	890
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Law Enforcement and Firefighting Communication and Journalism	Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting Communication and Journalism History English Language and Literature
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	16:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	41.5%	57.6%
Dropout rate	58.2%	40.2%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $96,898 Year 2: $100,026 Year 3: $114,637 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $57,222 Year 2: $64,990 Year 3: $83,974 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $74,031 Year 2: $75,921 Year 3: $83,930 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $69,292 Year 2: $69,462 Year 3: $75,152 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,420 Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: $59,619 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,102 Year 2: $41,286 Year 3: $54,612 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,669 Year 2: $40,467 Year 3: $42,830 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,746 Year 2: $34,526 Year 3: $42,335 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,164 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $40,318 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,218 Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $34,835	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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