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Overview |
NNU | GWU | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 3,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #639 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $22,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $24,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 5,728 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 4,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
NNU | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
NNU | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 41% | ||
Campus |
NNU | GWU | ||
| 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
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or GWU?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 13.9% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at NNU than Gardner Webb University ($35,548.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gardner Webb University than NNU ($22,339 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 2.6% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($10,500 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 12.7% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($24,130 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 79 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming NNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at NNU (3.59)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than GWU (74.9%)
NNU vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or GWU? 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 GWU and NNU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $2,500 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $40,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $1,031 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($24,969 vs. $26,000)
- GWU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU 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/