Nichols College vs Dean College

Nichols College and Dean College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Nichols College, located in Dudley, Massachusetts, boasts a higher acceptance rate (75%) compared to Dean College's 67%. While Nichols College excels in business-related programs, Dean College offers a wider range of majors, including healthcare and visual and performing arts. Dean College's student body is more diverse, with a higher percentage of international students and a slightly larger female population. In terms of graduation rates, Nichols College holds a slight edge, with 70% of its students completing their degrees within four years, compared to Dean College's 68%. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover more key differences and make an informed decision about which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Dean College	Nichols College
Overview
Location	Franklin, 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	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	75.0%	74.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	73.6%	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	4,924	2,193
Total number of admissions given out	3,624	1,859
Admitted students who chose to enroll	325	316
Yield rate	9.0%	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	$54,821	$48,400
Average net price	$35,827	$28,184
Tuition	$42,146	$36,050
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $11,426 Meal plan: $6,664	$13,950
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	93.0% Average amount $24,205	100.0% Average amount $24,624
Students receiving federal student loan	72.0% Average amount $5,416	93.0% Average amount $6,086
Students taking out private loans	21.0% Average amount $16,818	17.0% Average amount $19,280

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,206 Men 50.6% Women 49.4%	1,207 Men 66.4% Women 33.6%
Graduate students	N/A	227 Men 65.6% Women 34.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	3.2%	3.0%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,001	890
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Mississippi Connecticut New York Rhode Island New Hampshire	N/A

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

Outcome
Graduation rate	48.7%	57.6%
Dropout rate	12.7%	40.2%
Transferred out	38.1%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,404 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $46,434 Dance (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,538 Year 2: $26,121 Year 3: $32,120 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,933 Year 3: $29,714 Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,845 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $22,226 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $11,351 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,179 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,516 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	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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