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Boise State Idaho DUofC Lees-McRae College University of Portland WCU SPU| Northwest Nazarene University | Brevard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | Brevard College | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Brevard, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,774 | 787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | brevard.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Brevard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,570 | $29,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,570 | $29,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $13,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,291 | $26,938 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,126 | $18,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Brevard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,571 | 2,582 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 1,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63%Open | 39.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9%Open | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 16/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 870/1220 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
NNU | Brevard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Brevard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $32,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
NNU | Brevard College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
NNU | Brevard College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 49% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Brevard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Nazarene University is larger than than Brevard College based on total student enrollment (1,774 students vs. 787 students)
NNU vs. Brevard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Brevard College?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 31.2% more expensive to attend than Brevard College for in-state tuition ($38,570.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at NNU than Brevard College ($38,570.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brevard College than NNU ($26,938 vs. $27,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 16% lower than costs at Brevard College ($11,550 vs. $13,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Brevard College than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 24.9% larger than aid received Brevard College ($23,126 vs. $18,517)
NNU vs. Brevard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Brevard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brevard College or NNU .
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Brevard College (3.07)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (63%) than Brevard College (39.5%)
NNU vs. Brevard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Brevard College? 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 Brevard College and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than Brevard College (52% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Brevard College graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $32,100)
- Brevard College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Brevard College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brevard College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/