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Westmont College Biola University USD Pepperdine San Diego State Azusa Pacific University Chapman UCSD USF Loyola Marymount IU Valpo| Point Loma Nazarene University | University of Evansville | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PLNU | UE | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Evansville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 2,017 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | evansville.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | UE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $40,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $40,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $34,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PLNU | UE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 4,397 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 3,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 | UE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | UE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PLNU | UE | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
PLNU | UE | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 33% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | UE | ||
| 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
- Point Loma Nazarene University is larger than than UE based on total student enrollment (4,319 students vs. 2,017 students)
PLNU vs. UE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or UE?
- Point Loma Nazarene University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than UE for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at PLNU than University of Evansville ($40,400.00 vs. $40,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than PLNU ($19,301 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 17.3% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($11,800 vs. $13,840)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University as University of Evansville (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 75.4% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($34,067 vs. $19,422)
PLNU vs. UE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or UE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UE or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at University of Evansville (1157) is 9 points higher than at PLNU (1148)
- Incoming PLNU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at UE (26)
- Accepted freshman UE students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than UE (76.3%)
PLNU vs. UE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU or UE? 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 UE and PLNU.
- The graduation rate at PLNU is higher than University of Evansville (72% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Point Loma Nazarene University earn on average $7,500 more per year than UE graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $46,000)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PLNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLNU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/