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CofC Boise State PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University SCAD| Northwest Nazarene University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | CSU | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
NNU | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
NNU | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
NNU | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 23% | ||
Campus |
NNU | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or CSU?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 20.5% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at NNU than Charleston Southern University ($35,548.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than NNU ($17,536 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 7.1% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($10,500 vs. $11,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University as Charleston Southern University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 23.4% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($26,417 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 26 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming NNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at CSU (3.24)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than CSU (86.8%)
NNU vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or CSU? 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 CSU and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than Charleston Southern University (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $3,200 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $39,800)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/