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Boise State Wingate University GWU Lenoir-Rhyne University Liberty University Limestone University UNC Charlotte Idaho AMU Methodist Barton College ECU| Northwest Nazarene University | Belmont Abbey College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | BAC | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 28% |
Students |
NNU | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 57% | ||
Campus |
NNU | BAC | ||
| 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 BAC based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 1,501 students)
NNU vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or BAC?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 92.2% more expensive to attend than BAC for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.2% higher at NNU than Belmont Abbey College ($35,548.00 vs. $18,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belmont Abbey College than NNU ($23,522 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 11% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($10,500 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 131.1% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($21,411 vs. $9,266)
NNU vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 35 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming NNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than NNU (88.2%)
NNU vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or BAC? 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 BAC and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than Belmont Abbey College (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $1,100 more per year than BAC graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $41,900)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/