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Overview |
NNU | Converse College | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | converse.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Converse College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $21,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $21,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $19,653 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $14,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
NNU | Converse College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 2,917 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 1,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 55.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1020/1235 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NNU | Converse College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Converse College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,952 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
NNU | Converse College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
NNU | Converse College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 30% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Converse 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 Converse College based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 1,284 students)
NNU vs. Converse College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Converse College?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 68.8% more expensive to attend than Converse College for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.8% higher at NNU than Converse College ($35,548.00 vs. $21,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Converse College than NNU ($19,653 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 20.6% lower than costs at Converse College ($10,500 vs. $12,664)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University as Converse College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 43.1% larger than aid received Converse College ($21,411 vs. $14,959)
NNU vs. Converse College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Converse College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Converse College or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 16 points higher than at Converse College (1040)
- Incoming NNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Converse College (23)
- Accepted freshman Converse College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at NNU (3.59)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Converse College (55.6%)
NNU vs. Converse College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Converse 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 Converse College and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Converse College is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Converse College graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $33,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $952 lower median federal student loan debt than Converse College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,952)
- NNU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Converse College graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Converse College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/