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Westmont College Biola University USD Pepperdine San Diego State Azusa Pacific University Chapman UCSD USF Loyola Marymount Cal Poly California Lutheran University| Point Loma Nazarene University | Saint Norbert College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PLNU | SNC | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PLNU | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 1010/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
PLNU | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PLNU | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
PLNU | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 28% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | SNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Point Loma Nazarene University is larger than than SNC based on total student enrollment (4,319 students vs. 1,882 students)
PLNU vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 4.7% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($42,304.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at SNC than Point Loma Nazarene University ($42,304.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Norbert College than PLNU ($26,983 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 3.4% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($11,800 vs. $12,202)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University as Saint Norbert College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 47.4% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($28,627 vs. $19,422)
PLNU vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at Point Loma Nazarene University (1148) is 23 points higher than at SNC (1125)
- Incoming PLNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SNC (25)
- Accepted freshman PLNU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at SNC (3.57)
- SNC has a higher acceptance rate (83.6%) than PLNU (81.9%)
PLNU vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU or SNC? 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 SNC and PLNU.
- The graduation rate at PLNU is higher than Saint Norbert College (72% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Point Loma Nazarene University earn on average $2,600 more per year than SNC graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $50,900)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PLNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLNU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/