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Overview |
NNU | PC | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 13.8% | ||
| 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 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 21, 2023 |
Academics |
NNU | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $269 |
Diversity |
NNU | PC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
NNU | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 46% | ||
Campus |
NNU | PC | ||
| 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
- Northwest Nazarene University is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 1,199 students)
NNU vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 9.7% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at PC than Northwest Nazarene University ($38,990.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than NNU ($21,571 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 7.6% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($10,500 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 60.6% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($34,379 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 26 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming NNU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman PC 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 PC (59.4%)
NNU vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or PC? 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 PC and NNU.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $4,700 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $108 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,108)
- NNU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($268 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/