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Boise State Idaho DUofC University of Portland SPU| Northwest Nazarene University | Becker College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | Becker College | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 1,675 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #1027 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | becker.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Becker College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $36,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $36,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
NNU | Becker College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
NNU | Becker College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Becker College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
NNU | Becker College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
NNU | Becker College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 39% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Becker 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
- Northwest Nazarene University is larger than than Becker College based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 1,675 students)
NNU vs. Becker College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Becker College?
- Becker College is 2.1% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($36,300.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Becker College than Northwest Nazarene University ($36,300.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 31.4% lower than costs at Becker College ($10,500 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University than Becker College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($21,411 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Becker College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Becker College or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 47 points higher than at Becker College (1009)
- Incoming NNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Becker College (22)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Becker College (3.36)
NNU vs. Becker College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Becker 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 Becker College and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than Becker College (52% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Becker College earn on average $3,600 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Becker College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- NNU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Becker College graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/