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Overview |
Nazareth College | SU | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,439 | 1,457 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naz.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nazareth College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,790 | $50,558 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,790 | $50,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,620 | $13,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,321 | $30,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,793 | $32,956 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Nazareth College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 6,585 | ||
| Admitted | 2,873 | 2,573 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 39.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1330 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Nazareth College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nazareth College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,501 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $278 |
Diversity |
Nazareth College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Nazareth College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Nazareth College | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nazareth College is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (2,439 students vs. 1,457 students)
Nazareth College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nazareth College or SU?
- Southwestern University is 30.3% more expensive to attend than Nazareth College for in-state tuition ($50,558.00 vs. $38,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at SU than Nazareth College ($50,558.00 vs. $38,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern University than Nazareth College ($30,687 vs. $31,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern University are 14.6% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($13,628 vs. $15,620)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Nazareth College as Southwestern University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 32.9% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($32,956 vs. $24,793)
Nazareth College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nazareth College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Nazareth College .
- Accepted freshman Nazareth College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at SU (3.5)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than SU (39.1%)
Nazareth College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nazareth College or SU? 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 SU and Nazareth College.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than Southwestern University (74% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $44,900)
- Nazareth College students graduate with a $392 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($26,501 vs. $26,893)
- Nazareth College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($274 vs. $278)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nazareth College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/