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Boise State Albion College Idaho Cornerstone University DUofC GVSU University of Portland Olivet Nazarene University Ferris State University SPU Cedarville University| Northwest Nazarene University | Spring Arbor University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | SAU | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
NNU | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 970/1135 | ||
| 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 | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
NNU | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
NNU | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 13% | ||
Campus |
NNU | SAU | ||
| 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
- Spring Arbor University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (2,396 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or SAU?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 14.6% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at NNU than Spring Arbor University ($35,548.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Arbor University than NNU ($22,375 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 1.4% lower than costs at Spring Arbor University ($10,500 vs. $10,652)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University as Spring Arbor University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 3.5% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($21,411 vs. $20,677)
NNU vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 17 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming NNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SAU (23)
- Accepted freshman SAU 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 SAU (47.3%)
NNU vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or SAU? 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 SAU and NNU.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $400 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $42,600)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $1,957 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($24,043 vs. $26,000)
- SAU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/