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Overview |
NNU | Marywood | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #587 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1030/1200 | ||
| 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 | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
NNU | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 26% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Marywood | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marywood University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Marywood than Northwest Nazarene University ($36,430.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marywood University than NNU ($22,504 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 40% lower than costs at Marywood University ($10,500 vs. $14,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 32.6% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($28,401 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 31 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Marywood (3.58)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Marywood (80.8%)
NNU vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Marywood? 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 Marywood and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (62% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $41,100)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/