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UB Boise State Gannon University Idaho Niagara University DUofC Fisher University of Portland SPU| Northwest Nazarene University | D'Youville College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | D'Youville College | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 2,518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #368 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | dyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | D'Youville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $29,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $29,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $21,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $22,053 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
NNU | D'Youville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 2,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1025/1265 | ||
| 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 | D'Youville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | D'Youville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
NNU | D'Youville College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
NNU | D'Youville College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 8% | ||
Campus |
NNU | D'Youville 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
- D'Youville College is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (2,518 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. D'Youville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or D'Youville College?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 18.6% more expensive to attend than D'Youville College for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at NNU than D'Youville College ($35,548.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at D'Youville College than NNU ($21,755 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at D'Youville College are 10.5% lower than costs at Northwest Nazarene University ($9,500 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University than D'Youville College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by D'Youville College students is 3% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($22,053 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. D'Youville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or D'Youville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D'Youville College or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 20 points higher than at D'Youville College (1036)
- Incoming NNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at D'Youville College (23)
- Accepted freshman D'Youville College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at NNU (3.59)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than D'Youville College (84%)
NNU vs. D'Youville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or D'Youville 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 D'Youville College and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than D'Youville College (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from D'Youville College earn on average $10,700 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $43,000)
- D'Youville College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- D'Youville 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 D'Youville College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/