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Overview |
NNU | Lewis University | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Romeoville, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 6,513 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #345 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | lewisu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Lewis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $36,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $36,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,956 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $19,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $26,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Lewis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 4,746 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 3,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1010/1200 | ||
| 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 | Lewis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Lewis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $51,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $254 |
Diversity |
NNU | Lewis University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
NNU | Lewis University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 13% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Lewis University | ||
| 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
- Lewis University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (6,513 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. Lewis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Lewis University?
- Lewis University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($36,320.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Lewis University than Northwest Nazarene University ($36,320.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis University than NNU ($19,184 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 13.9% lower than costs at Lewis University ($10,500 vs. $11,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis University students is 23.4% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($26,423 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Lewis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Lewis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis University or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 5 points higher than at Lewis University (1051)
- Incoming NNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lewis University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lewis University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at NNU (3.59)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Lewis University (74.1%)
NNU vs. Lewis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Lewis University? 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 Lewis University and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Lewis University is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $8,500 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $43,000)
- Lewis University students graduate with a $1,375 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($24,625 vs. $26,000)
- Lewis University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($254 vs. $268)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/