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Boise State ISU Idaho Central College DUofC Wartburg College UNI Coe College University of Portland SPU| Northwest Nazarene University | Simpson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | Simpson College | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Indianola, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #412 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | simpson.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Simpson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $44,202 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $44,202 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $23,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $35,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Simpson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 1,569 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 1,398 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 890/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
NNU | Simpson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Simpson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | Simpson College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
NNU | Simpson College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 32% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Simpson College | ||
| 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
- Northwest Nazarene University is larger than than Simpson College based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 1,151 students)
NNU vs. Simpson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Simpson College?
- Simpson College is 24.3% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($44,202.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at Simpson College than Northwest Nazarene University ($44,202.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simpson College than NNU ($23,185 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simpson College are 8.8% lower than costs at Northwest Nazarene University ($9,654 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simpson College than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Simpson College students is 67.7% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($35,898 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Simpson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Simpson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simpson College or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Simpson College (1104) is 48 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming NNU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Simpson College (24)
- Accepted freshman Simpson College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at NNU (3.59)
- Simpson College has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than NNU (88.2%)
NNU vs. Simpson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Simpson 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 Simpson College and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Simpson College is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (69% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Simpson College earn on average $5,000 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Simpson College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Simpson College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Simpson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/