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Overview |
NNU | Ashland College | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Ashland, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 4,174 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #480 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | ashland.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Ashland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $23,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $23,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $20,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $18,290 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
NNU | Ashland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 4,565 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 3,276 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1073/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
NNU | Ashland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Ashland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $271 |
Diversity |
NNU | Ashland College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
NNU | Ashland College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 13% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Ashland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ashland University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. Ashland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Ashland College?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 54.6% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.6% higher at NNU than Ashland University ($35,548.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than NNU ($20,342 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 9% lower than costs at Ashland University ($10,500 vs. $11,440)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University as Ashland University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 17.1% larger than aid received Ashland University ($21,411 vs. $18,290)
NNU vs. Ashland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Ashland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ashland College or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 11 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming NNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Ashland College (3.54)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
NNU vs. Ashland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Ashland College? 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 Ashland College and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $40,400)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ashland College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,250)
- NNU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Ashland College graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More Ashland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/