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Boise State Idaho UVA DUofC Roanoke College University of Portland SPU| Northwest Nazarene University | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | SVU | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
NNU | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
NNU | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $244 |
Diversity |
NNU | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
NNU | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 73% | ||
Campus |
NNU | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 1,053 students)
NNU vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or SVU?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 88.5% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.5% higher at NNU than Southern Virginia University ($35,548.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than NNU ($23,274 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 14.8% lower than costs at Northwest Nazarene University ($9,150 vs. $10,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University as Southern Virginia University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 161.5% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($21,411 vs. $8,188)
NNU vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 15 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming NNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than NNU (88.2%)
NNU vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or SVU? 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 SVU and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than Southern Virginia University (52% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $2,400 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $2,346 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($23,654 vs. $26,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($244 vs. $268)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/