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Boise State Carroll University Loras College Wisconsin Marquette University University of St Thomas Idaho DUofC Edgewood College University of Portland Stritch WLC| Northwest Nazarene University | Saint Norbert College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | SNC | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,774 | 2,165 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | #424 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,570 | $43,532 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,570 | $43,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $12,698 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,291 | $27,236 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,126 | $28,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,571 | 3,338 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 3,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63%Open | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9%Open | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 1066/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
NNU | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
NNU | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 25% | ||
Campus |
NNU | SNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Norbert College is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (2,165 students vs. 1,774 students)
NNU vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 12.9% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($43,532.00 vs. $38,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at SNC than Northwest Nazarene University ($43,532.00 vs. $38,570.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Norbert College than NNU ($27,236 vs. $27,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 9.9% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($11,550 vs. $12,698)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Norbert College than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 25.3% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($28,988 vs. $23,126)
NNU vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Saint Norbert College (1125) is 69 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming SNC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NNU (24)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at SNC (3.57)
- SNC has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than NNU (63%)
NNU vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or SNC? 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 SNC and NNU.
- The graduation rate at SNC is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (70% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Saint Norbert College earn on average $7,900 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/