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Overview |
Naropa University | Wooster | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,065 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naropa.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Naropa University | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,696 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,145 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,146 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
Naropa University | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 94 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Naropa University | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Naropa University | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,800 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $268 |
Diversity |
Naropa University | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 3% |
Students |
Naropa University | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Naropa University | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of Wooster is larger than than Naropa University based on total student enrollment (1,967 students vs. 1,065 students)
Naropa University vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Naropa University or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 65.8% more expensive to attend than Naropa University for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.8% higher at Wooster than Naropa University ($57,050.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Naropa University than Wooster ($28,145 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Naropa University are 26.2% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($10,696 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than Naropa University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 75.2% larger than aid received Naropa University ($42,315 vs. $24,146)
Naropa University vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Naropa University or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Naropa University .
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Naropa University (3.42)
- Naropa University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Naropa University vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Naropa University or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Naropa University.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Naropa University (75% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $25,400 more per year than Naropa University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $25,800)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Naropa University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- Wooster graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Naropa University graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Naropa University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/