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Overview |
NNU | Xavier | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
NNU | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 56% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Xavier | ||
| 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
- Xavier University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 25.9% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.9% higher at Xavier than Northwest Nazarene University ($44,770.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Nazarene University than Xavier ($25,674 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 31.6% lower than costs at Xavier University ($10,500 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 30.3% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($27,897 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 55 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NNU (24)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at NNU (3.59)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Xavier (84.5%)
NNU vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Xavier? 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 Xavier and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (77% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $11,500 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Xavier graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/