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Overview |
NNU | SFC | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $27,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $27,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $18,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $17,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
NNU | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 4,272 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 3,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $252 |
Diversity |
NNU | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
NNU | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 8% | ||
Campus |
NNU | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St. Francis College is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (2,661 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or SFC?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 30.7% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at NNU than St. Francis College ($35,548.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than NNU ($18,602 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 71.4% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($10,500 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University than St. Francis College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 23.8% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($21,411 vs. $17,294)
NNU vs. SFC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 147 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming NNU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at SFC (2.9)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than SFC (84.3%)
NNU vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or SFC? 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 SFC and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than St. Francis College (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $7,000 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $43,000)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $1,575 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($24,425 vs. $26,000)
- SFC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($252 vs. $268)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC 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/