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Overview |
NNU | Lasell College | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Newton, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 1,591 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #633 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | lasell.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Lasell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $40,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $40,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $29,706 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $32,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Lasell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 2,833 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 2,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 995/1268 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
NNU | Lasell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Lasell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | Lasell College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
NNU | Lasell College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 43% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Lasell College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Nazarene University is larger than than Lasell College based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 1,591 students)
NNU vs. Lasell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Lasell College?
- Lasell College is 15.3% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($40,980.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Lasell College than Northwest Nazarene University ($40,980.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Nazarene University than Lasell College ($25,674 vs. $29,706)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 57.1% lower than costs at Lasell College ($10,500 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lasell College than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lasell College students is 53% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($32,757 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Lasell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Lasell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lasell College or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 90 points higher than at Lasell College (966)
- Incoming NNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lasell College (21)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Lasell College (3.12)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Lasell College (73.2%)
NNU vs. Lasell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Lasell College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Lasell College and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than Lasell College (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Lasell College earn on average $100 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lasell College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lasell College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Lasell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/