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Boise State University of Lynchburg Longwood University EMU JMU RU VWC Idaho CNU Randolph-Macon Roanoke College Messiah College| Northwest Nazarene University | Bridgewater College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | BC | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NNU | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | BC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
NNU | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 24% | ||
Campus |
NNU | BC | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 1,421 students)
NNU vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 9.1% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at BC than Northwest Nazarene University ($38,800.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than NNU ($19,332 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 31.7% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($10,500 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 59.5% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($34,142 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 22 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming NNU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at NNU (3.59)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than NNU (88.2%)
NNU vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or BC? 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 BC and NNU.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Bridgewater College earn on average $100 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/