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Boise State IWU Idaho Goshen College Iowa DUofC University of Portland SPU Huntington University Hope College Olivet Nazarene University| Northwest Nazarene University | Grace College and Theological Seminary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Winona Lake, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 2,065 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #800 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | grace.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $28,148 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $28,148 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,276 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $18,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $21,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
NNU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 4,071 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 3,445 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 970/1190 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NNU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
NNU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
NNU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 27% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Grace College and Theological Seminary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grace College and Theological Seminary is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (2,065 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. Grace College and Theological Seminary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Grace College and Theological Seminary?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 26.3% more expensive to attend than Grace College and Theological Seminary for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $28,148.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at NNU than Grace College and Theological Seminary ($35,548.00 vs. $28,148.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace College and Theological Seminary than NNU ($18,317 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace College and Theological Seminary are 2.2% lower than costs at Northwest Nazarene University ($10,276 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University than Grace College and Theological Seminary (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 0.7% larger than aid received Grace College and Theological Seminary ($21,411 vs. $21,252)
NNU vs. Grace College and Theological Seminary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Grace College and Theological Seminary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace College and Theological Seminary or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Grace College and Theological Seminary (1063) is 7 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming NNU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Grace College and Theological Seminary (24)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.59) as students at Grace College and Theological Seminary (3.59)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Grace College and Theological Seminary (84.6%)
NNU vs. Grace College and Theological Seminary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Grace College and Theological Seminary? 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 Grace College and Theological Seminary and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Grace College and Theological Seminary is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $36,500)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Grace College and Theological Seminary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/