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Overview |
NNU | Southwestern College | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Winfield, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,774 | 1,139 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | sckans.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Southwestern College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,570 | $38,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,570 | $38,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $11,356 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,291 | $27,337 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,126 | $26,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Southwestern College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,571 | 1,333 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63%Open | 65% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9%Open | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 900/1220 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 22, 2026 |
Academics |
NNU | Southwestern College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Southwestern College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
NNU | Southwestern College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 15% |
Students |
NNU | Southwestern College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 70% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Southwestern College | ||
| 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 Southwestern College based on total student enrollment (1,774 students vs. 1,139 students)
NNU vs. Southwestern College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Southwestern College?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Southwestern College for in-state tuition ($38,570.00 vs. $38,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at NNU than Southwestern College ($38,570.00 vs. $38,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Nazarene University than Southwestern College ($27,291 vs. $27,337)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern College are 1.7% lower than costs at Northwest Nazarene University ($11,356 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern College than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern College students is 14.3% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($26,433 vs. $23,126)
NNU vs. Southwestern College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Southwestern College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern College or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 57 points higher than at Southwestern College (999)
- Incoming NNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southwestern College (22)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Southwestern College (3.33)
- Southwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (65%) than NNU (63%)
NNU vs. Southwestern College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Southwestern College? 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 Southwestern College and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern College is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Southwestern College earn on average $10,100 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $43,000)
- Southwestern College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Southwestern College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/