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Boise State Meredith Idaho DUofC University of Portland SPU| Northwest Nazarene University | Salem College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | Salem College | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 469 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | salem.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Salem College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $30,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $30,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $18,354 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $30,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Salem College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 1,159 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1053/1200 | ||
| 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 | Salem College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Salem College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $35,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | Salem College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 97% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
NNU | Salem College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 22% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Salem College | ||
| 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 Salem College based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 469 students)
NNU vs. Salem College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Salem College?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Salem College for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at NNU than Salem College ($35,548.00 vs. $30,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem College than NNU ($18,354 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 17.1% lower than costs at Salem College ($10,500 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem College than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem College students is 40.3% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($30,048 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Salem College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Salem College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem College or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Salem College (1119) is 63 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming Salem College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NNU (24)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Salem College (3.3)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Salem College (87.5%)
NNU vs. Salem College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Salem College? 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 Salem College and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Salem College is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (53% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Salem College graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $35,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Salem College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/