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Overview |
NNU | PLU | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
NNU | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
NNU | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
NNU | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
NNU | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 22% | ||
Campus |
NNU | PLU | ||
| 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
- Pacific Lutheran University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (2,633 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 39.2% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at PLU than Northwest Nazarene University ($49,472.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than NNU ($24,825 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 12.6% lower than costs at Pacific Lutheran University ($10,500 vs. $11,826)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University as Pacific Lutheran University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 70.2% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($36,435 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Lutheran University (1117) is 61 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming PLU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NNU (24)
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at NNU (3.59)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than NNU (88.2%)
NNU vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or PLU? 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 PLU and NNU.
- The graduation rate at PLU is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (66% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $9,300 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $43,000)
- Pacific Lutheran University students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($25,800 vs. $26,000)
- PLU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/