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Boise State Old Dominion BC Regent University Idaho Methodist JMU University of Lynchburg CNU McDaniel College DUofC SU| Northwest Nazarene University | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | VWC | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
NNU | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 26% | ||
Campus |
NNU | VWC | ||
| 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 VWC based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 1,538 students)
NNU vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 1.3% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at VWC than Northwest Nazarene University ($36,010.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than NNU ($23,046 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 5.4% lower than costs at Virginia Wesleyan College ($10,500 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 28.8% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($27,568 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 74 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming NNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at VWC (3.39)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than VWC (81.4%)
NNU vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or VWC? 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 VWC and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $1,300 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $41,700)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/