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UO Portland State University Colorado State Western Washington University University of Portland OIT Washington State UW-Seattle U of A Auburn Southern Oregon University UC Riverside| Northwest Nazarene University | Oregon State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | OSU | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Corvallis, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 34,292 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #363 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | oregonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | OSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $10,425 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $21,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $9,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
NNU | OSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 25,651 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 21,169 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1120/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NNU | OSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | OSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
NNU | OSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
NNU | OSU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 41% | ||
Campus |
NNU | OSU | ||
| 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
- Oregon State University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (34,292 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. OSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or OSU?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 241% more expensive to attend than OSU for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $10,425.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at NNU than Oregon State University ($35,548.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon State University than NNU ($21,163 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 35.6% lower than costs at Oregon State University ($10,500 vs. $14,238)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University than Oregon State University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 131.2% larger than aid received Oregon State University ($21,411 vs. $9,260)
NNU vs. OSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or OSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Oregon State University (1113) is 57 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming OSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NNU (24)
- Accepted freshman OSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at NNU (3.59)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than OSU (82.5%)
NNU vs. OSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or OSU? 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 OSU and NNU.
- The graduation rate at OSU is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Oregon State University earn on average $10,900 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $43,000)
- Oregon State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- OSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU 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/