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Boise State St. Bona UB Hartwick College Fisher Niagara University Alfred State College Idaho SUNY Brockport SUNY Delhi University at Albany- SUNY SUNY at Fredonia| Northwest Nazarene University | Alfred University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | Alfred University | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 1,813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #326 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | alfred.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Alfred University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $36,444 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $36,444 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $13,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $26,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
NNU | Alfred University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 7,091 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 3,589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 50.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1085/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NNU | Alfred University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Alfred University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | Alfred University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
NNU | Alfred University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 24% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Alfred University | ||
| 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
- Alfred University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (1,813 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. Alfred University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Alfred University?
- Alfred University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($36,444.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Alfred University than Northwest Nazarene University ($36,444.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Nazarene University than Alfred University ($25,674 vs. $26,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 29.1% lower than costs at Alfred University ($10,500 vs. $13,560)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University as Alfred University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alfred University students is 22.2% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($26,172 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Alfred University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Alfred University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred University or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Alfred University (1057) is 1 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming Alfred University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NNU (24)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Alfred University (3.4)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
NNU vs. Alfred University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Alfred University? 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 Alfred University and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Alfred University is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Alfred University earn on average $2,700 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Alfred University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/