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Amherst College vs. Nichols College

Total PopulationUndergraduateGraduateOnline Classes

Total Student Population Comparison

The total student population of selected colleges is 3,306 with 1,541 female students and 1,765 male students. This enrollment statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025. The following table compares the student population for both undergraduate and graduate schools between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, Amherst College has the most enrolled students of 1,914, while Nichols College has the least number of students of 1,392 for both in graduate and undergraduate programs.
Student Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTotalMenWomen
Amherst College
1,914861 1,053
Nichols College
1,392904 488
Total3,306 1,7651,541

Undergraduate Student Population

The total undergraduate population of selected colleges is 3,077 with 1,450 female students and 1,627 male students. The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate enrollment between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, Amherst College has the most enrolled undergraduate students of 1,914, while Nichols College has the least number of undergraduate students of 1,163.
Undergraduate Student Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTotalMenWomen
Amherst College
1,914861 1,053
Nichols College
1,163766 397
Total3,0771,6271,450

Graduate Student Population

The total graduate population of selected colleges is 229 with 91 female students and 138 male students. The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate enrollment between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, Nichols College has the most enrolled graduate students of 229, while Nichols College has the least number of graduate students of 229.
Graduate Student Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTotalMenWomen
Nichols College
229138 91
Total22913891

Distance Learning (Online Class) Enrollment

The following table compares 2023-2024 distance learning enrollment for both undergraduate and graduate programs between selected colleges. In undergraduate programs, out of total 1,163 students, 76 students (6.53%) have taken courses only through distance learning and 15 students (1.29%) have learned from at least one online course. For graduate schools, out of total 229 students, 229 students (100.00%) have taken courses only through distance learning and .
Online Course (Distance Learning) Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameUndergraduateGraduate
TotalOnline ExclusivelySome Online ClassesTotalOnline ExclusivelySome Online Classes
Amherst College
Amherst College does not offer online courses.
Nichols College
1,163 76
(6.53%)
15
(1.29%)
229 229
(100.00%)
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Average1,163 76
(6.53%)
15
(1.29%)
229 229
(100.00%)
0
(0.00%)