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Boise State University of St Thomas Idaho Saint John's DUofC University of Portland SPU St. Mary's College| Northwest Nazarene University | College of Saint Benedict | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | Saint Benedict | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Saint Joseph, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 1,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #287 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | csbsju.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Saint Benedict | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $28,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $37,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Saint Benedict | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 1,689 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1055/1245 | ||
| 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 | Saint Benedict | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Saint Benedict | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,343 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $272 |
Diversity |
NNU | Saint Benedict | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
NNU | Saint Benedict | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 13% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Saint Benedict | ||
| 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
- Northwest Nazarene University is larger than than Saint Benedict based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 1,470 students)
NNU vs. Saint Benedict Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Saint Benedict?
- College of Saint Benedict is 43.3% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.3% higher at Saint Benedict than Northwest Nazarene University ($50,950.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Nazarene University than Saint Benedict ($25,674 vs. $28,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 13.5% lower than costs at College of Saint Benedict ($10,500 vs. $11,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Benedict than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Benedict students is 74% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($37,252 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Saint Benedict Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Saint Benedict? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Benedict or NNU .
- The average SAT score at College of Saint Benedict (1118) is 62 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming Saint Benedict students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NNU (24)
- Accepted freshman Saint Benedict students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at NNU (3.59)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Saint Benedict (87.8%)
NNU vs. Saint Benedict Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Saint Benedict? 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 Saint Benedict and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Benedict is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (81% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Benedict earn on average $10,700 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $343 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Benedict graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,343)
- NNU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Benedict graduates. ($268 vs. $272)
- More Saint Benedict graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/