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Boise State JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU| Northwest Nazarene University | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | SU | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1010/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NNU | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
NNU | SU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 13% |
Students |
NNU | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 48% | ||
Campus |
NNU | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or SU?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at NNU than Shenandoah University ($35,548.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Nazarene University than SU ($25,674 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 7% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($10,500 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 9.6% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($23,467 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 51 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming NNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at NNU (3.59)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than SU (80.4%)
NNU vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or SU? 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 SU and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than Shenandoah University (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $5,300 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,000)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- SU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/