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Overview |
Nazareth College | AU | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,522 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #241 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naz.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nazareth College | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,330 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,330 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,190 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,620 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,625 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Nazareth College | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,911 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 3,283 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 850/1170 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Nazareth College | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nazareth College | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,501 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $258 |
Diversity |
Nazareth College | AU | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Nazareth College | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Nazareth College | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nazareth College is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (2,522 students vs. 1,363 students)
Nazareth College vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nazareth College or AU?
- Averett University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Nazareth College for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at AU than Nazareth College ($37,640.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Averett University than Nazareth College ($23,781 vs. $31,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 33.7% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($11,360 vs. $15,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Nazareth College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 16% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($26,246 vs. $22,625)
Nazareth College vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nazareth College or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Nazareth College .
- Accepted freshman Nazareth College students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at AU (3.07)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than AU (76%)
Nazareth College vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nazareth College or AU? 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 AU and Nazareth College.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than Averett University (74% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $44,900)
- Averett University students graduate with a $1,501 lower median federal student loan debt than Nazareth College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,501)
- AU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Nazareth College graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Nazareth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/