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Boise State Marquette University BLC Idaho Carthage MLC Carroll University DUofC University of Portland SPU Benedictine University Lewis University| Northwest Nazarene University | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | WLC | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
NNU | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
NNU | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 33% | ||
Campus |
NNU | WLC | ||
| 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 WLC based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 1,086 students)
NNU vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or WLC?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 7% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at NNU than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($35,548.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than NNU ($22,682 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 8.4% lower than costs at Wisconsin Lutheran College ($10,500 vs. $11,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wisconsin Lutheran College students is 8% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($23,128 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 45 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming NNU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than NNU (88.2%)
NNU vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or WLC? 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 WLC and NNU.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates of Northwest Nazarene University and WLC have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($43,000 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/