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Overview |
Nazareth College | VWC | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,439 | 1,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #679 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naz.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nazareth College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,790 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,790 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,620 | $11,513 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,321 | $21,862 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,793 | $29,360 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Nazareth College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 2,873 | 1,890 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1330 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Nazareth College | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nazareth College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,501 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Nazareth College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Nazareth College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Nazareth College | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Nazareth College is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (2,439 students vs. 1,711 students)
Nazareth College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nazareth College or VWC?
- Nazareth College is 7.7% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Nazareth College than Virginia Wesleyan College ($38,790.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Nazareth College ($21,862 vs. $31,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 35.7% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($11,513 vs. $15,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Nazareth College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 18.4% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($29,360 vs. $24,793)
Nazareth College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nazareth College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Nazareth College .
- Accepted freshman Nazareth College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at VWC (3.39)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than VWC (71.3%)
Nazareth College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nazareth College or VWC? 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 VWC and Nazareth College.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (74% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Nazareth College earn on average $3,200 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $41,700)
- Nazareth College students graduate with a $499 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($26,501 vs. $27,000)
- Nazareth College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Nazareth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/