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OSU Boise State UO Portland State University CSU EOU Humboldt State University Western Oregon State College Idaho University of Portland San Francisco State CSUMB| Northwest Nazarene University | Southern Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
NNU | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NNU | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
NNU | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
NNU | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 35% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Oregon University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (5,204 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Southern Oregon University?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 278% more expensive to attend than Southern Oregon University for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $9,405.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at NNU than Southern Oregon University ($35,548.00 vs. $27,765.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Oregon University than NNU ($17,976 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 50.7% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($10,500 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University than Southern Oregon University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 205.4% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($21,411 vs. $7,011)
NNU vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Southern Oregon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Oregon University or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 27 points higher than at Southern Oregon University (1029)
- Incoming NNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southern Oregon University (23)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Southern Oregon University (88%)
NNU vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Southern Oregon 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 Southern Oregon University and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than Southern Oregon University (52% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $41,200)
- Southern Oregon University students graduate with a $2,509 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($23,491 vs. $26,000)
- Southern Oregon University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/