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Overview |
NNU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NNU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
NNU | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 25% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Seton Hill University | ||
| 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
- Seton Hill University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (1,988 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 11.6% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Seton Hill University than Northwest Nazarene University ($39,674.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than NNU ($24,576 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 27.1% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($10,500 vs. $13,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 32.3% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($28,325 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or NNU .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at NNU (3.59)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
NNU vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Seton Hill University? 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 Seton Hill University and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than Seton Hill University (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $41,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/