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Overview |
NNU | Georgetown College | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Georgetown, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 1,548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #829 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | georgetowncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Georgetown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $40,610 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $40,610 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $15,152 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $40,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Georgetown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 2,532 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 1,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 71.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1030/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NNU | Georgetown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Georgetown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | Georgetown College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
NNU | Georgetown College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 16% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Georgetown 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 Georgetown College based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 1,548 students)
NNU vs. Georgetown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Georgetown College?
- Georgetown College is 14.2% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($40,610.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Georgetown College than Northwest Nazarene University ($40,610.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown College than NNU ($15,152 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 6.8% lower than costs at Georgetown College ($10,500 vs. $11,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgetown College than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown College students is 88.3% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($40,308 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Georgetown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Georgetown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Georgetown College or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 11 points higher than at Georgetown College (1045)
- Incoming NNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Georgetown College (23)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Georgetown College (3.54)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Georgetown College (71.5%)
NNU vs. Georgetown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Georgetown 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 Georgetown College and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown College is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Georgetown College earn on average $3,300 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgetown College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Georgetown College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/