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OSU Portland State University Boise State San Jose State UO UC Merced Washington State Idaho DUofC UWB University of Portland SPU| Northwest Nazarene University | Oregon Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | OIT | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Klamath Falls, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 4,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #481 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | oit.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | OIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $10,002 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $31,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,921 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $17,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $8,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | OIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 4,570 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 4,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1050/1255 | ||
| 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 | Sep 4, 2023 |
Academics |
NNU | OIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | OIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $236 |
Diversity |
NNU | OIT | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
NNU | OIT | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 30% | ||
Campus |
NNU | OIT | ||
| 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
- Oregon Institute of Technology is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (4,911 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. OIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or OIT?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 255.4% more expensive to attend than OIT for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $10,002.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at NNU than Oregon Institute of Technology ($35,548.00 vs. $31,836.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon Institute of Technology than NNU ($17,283 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 4% lower than costs at Oregon Institute of Technology ($10,500 vs. $10,921)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon Institute of Technology than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 157.9% larger than aid received Oregon Institute of Technology ($21,411 vs. $8,302)
NNU vs. OIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or OIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OIT or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 9 points higher than at OIT (1047)
- Incoming NNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at OIT (23)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at OIT (3.51)
- OIT has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than NNU (88.2%)
NNU vs. OIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or OIT? 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 OIT and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than Oregon Institute of Technology (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Oregon Institute of Technology earn on average $12,300 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $43,000)
- Oregon Institute of Technology students graduate with a $3,125 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($22,875 vs. $26,000)
- OIT graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($236 vs. $268)
- More OIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/