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Overview |
NNU | Stevenson University | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Stevenson, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 3,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | stevenson.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Stevenson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $36,036 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $36,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $14,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $27,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $28,258 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Stevenson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 4,793 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 4,031 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
NNU | Stevenson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Stevenson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $52,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | Stevenson University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
NNU | Stevenson University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 27% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Stevenson University | ||
| 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
- Stevenson University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (3,483 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. Stevenson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Stevenson University?
- Stevenson University is 1.4% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($36,036.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Stevenson University than Northwest Nazarene University ($36,036.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Nazarene University than Stevenson University ($25,674 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 37.9% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($10,500 vs. $14,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 32% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($28,258 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Stevenson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Stevenson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stevenson University or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 50 points higher than at Stevenson University (1006)
- Incoming NNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Stevenson University (22)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Stevenson University (84.1%)
NNU vs. Stevenson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Stevenson University? 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 Stevenson University and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (62% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $9,100 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stevenson University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/