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Boise State Idaho Temple DUofC University of Portland SPU| Northwest Nazarene University | Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,774 | 1,770 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
NNU | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,570 | $31,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,570 | $31,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $21,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,291 | $33,565 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,126 | $6,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 45% |
Admission |
NNU | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,571 | 451 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63%Open | 44.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9%Open | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
NNU | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $191 |
Diversity |
NNU | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
NNU | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NNU | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Nazarene University is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (1,774 students vs. 1,770 students)
NNU vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or LGCNHS?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 22.7% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($38,570.00 vs. $31,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at NNU than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($38,570.00 vs. $31,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Nazarene University than LGCNHS ($27,291 vs. $33,565)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 86.1% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($11,550 vs. $21,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (99% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 247.4% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($23,126 vs. $6,657)
NNU vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or NNU .
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (63%) than LGCNHS (44.1%)
NNU vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and NNU.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $8,300 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $43,000)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($18,500 vs. $26,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($191 vs. $268)
- More LGCNHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/