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Overview |
NNU | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
NNU | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $286 |
Diversity |
NNU | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
NNU | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 26% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Cedar Crest College | ||
| 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
- Northwest Nazarene University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 1,324 students)
NNU vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 21.1% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at Cedar Crest College than Northwest Nazarene University ($43,043.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than NNU ($23,500 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 21.2% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($10,500 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 51.4% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($32,415 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 88 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming NNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
NNU vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than Cedar Crest College (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $4,800 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,750)
- NNU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($268 vs. $286)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/