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Boise State Grand View University ISU UIU UNI Idaho Simpson College DUofC Central College University of Portland SPU Augustana| Northwest Nazarene University | Wartburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | Wartburg College | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Waverly, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 1,444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #654 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | wartburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Wartburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $46,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $46,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $23,683 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $36,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
NNU | Wartburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 2,779 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 2,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 13% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 | Wartburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Wartburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | Wartburg College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
NNU | Wartburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 27% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Wartburg College | ||
| 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
- Northwest Nazarene University is larger than than Wartburg College based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 1,444 students)
NNU vs. Wartburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Wartburg College?
- Wartburg College is 31.5% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($46,740.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at Wartburg College than Northwest Nazarene University ($46,740.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wartburg College than NNU ($23,683 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wartburg College are 2.1% lower than costs at Northwest Nazarene University ($10,280 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University than Wartburg College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wartburg College students is 68.9% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($36,157 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Wartburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Wartburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wartburg College or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Wartburg College (1105) is 49 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming NNU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Wartburg College (24)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Wartburg College (3.48)
- Wartburg College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than NNU (88.2%)
NNU vs. Wartburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Wartburg 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 Wartburg College and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Wartburg College is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Wartburg College earn on average $5,100 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wartburg College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Wartburg College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wartburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/