Nazarene Bible College vs. Assumption University

Comparable Facts

Compare Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs, CO with Assumption University in Worcester, MA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Assumption University is larger than Nazarene Bible College based on total student enrollment (2,037 students vs. 527 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Nazarene Bible College is located in Colorado Springs, CO (Large City setting); Assumption University is in Worcester, MA (Midsize City setting).
• Nazarene Bible College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Assumption University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Nazarene Bible College 6:1; Assumption University 11:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nazarene Bible College are 40% lower than at Assumption University ($9,450 vs. $15,752).
• Out-of-state tuition is 389.9% higher at Assumption University than at Nazarene Bible College (about $40,874 more per year; $51,356 vs. $10,482).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Assumption University than at Nazarene Bible College (100% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at Nazarene Bible College, test-free at Assumption University.
• Typical fall application deadline: Assumption University Feb 15, 2027.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Nazarene Bible College graduates have a $902 lower median loan debt than Assumption University graduates ($26,098 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Nazarene Bible College graduates have an estimated $10 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Assumption University graduates ($269 vs. $279).
• More Assumption University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nazarene Bible College students, three years after graduation (84% vs. 41%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.