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Boise State Idaho AU DUofC University of Portland SPU| Northwest Nazarene University | Southern Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | SWU | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,774 | 1,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | #1043 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
NNU | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,570 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,570 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $10,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,291 | $20,336 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,126 | $18,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,571 | 472 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63%Open | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9%Open | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
NNU | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 41% | ||
Campus |
NNU | SWU | ||
| 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
- Northwest Nazarene University is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (1,774 students vs. 1,188 students)
NNU vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or SWU?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 45.4% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($38,570.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.4% higher at NNU than Southern Wesleyan University ($38,570.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than NNU ($20,336 vs. $27,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 8.4% lower than costs at Northwest Nazarene University ($10,654 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 23.2% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($23,126 vs. $18,771)
NNU vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or NNU .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at NNU (3.59)
- SWU has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than NNU (63%)
NNU vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or SWU? 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 SWU and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $1,800 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/