CSU vs. Nichols
The following statements compare Columbus State University and Nichols College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Nichols's tuition ($40,375) is more expensive than CSU ($16,804).
- Nichols's acceptance rate (88.14%) is lower than CSU (99.24%).
- CSU has higher yield (30.74%) than Nichols (17.85%).
- Nichols's SAT score (1,110) is higher than CSU (950).
- Nichols's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than CSU (18 to 1).
- CSU (7,610 students) is larger than Nichols (1,354 students) with more enrolled students.
- Nichols ($22,889) has higher amount of financial aid than CSU ($6,038).
- Nichols's graduation rate (64%) is higher than CSU (42%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$5,751 In-State
$16,804 out-of-state
$16,804 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,038
Test Scores
950 SAT
20 ACT
Admission
99.24% Acceptance Rate
30.74% Yield
Enrollment
6,008 Undergraduate
1,602 Graduate
2,204 Online Students
Graduation Rate
42% Graduation Rate
2% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
296 Faculties (full-time)
680 Staffs (full-time)
$69,092 Faculty Salary
$50,659 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,512 annual charge
-1,392 capacity

Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$40,375
Financial Aid
$22,889
Test Scores
1,110 SAT
Admission
88.14% Acceptance Rate
17.85% Yield
Enrollment
1,152 Undergraduate
202 Graduate
296 Online Students
Graduation Rate
64% Graduation Rate
5% Transfer-out Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
49 Faculties (full-time)
187 Staffs (full-time)
$71,909 Faculty Salary
$68,175 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,500 annual charge
-805 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,450 annual charge
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