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Overview |
PLNU | Touro College | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,494 | 11,953 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | #144 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | touro.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Touro College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,600 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,600 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $15,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,370 | $25,934 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,277 | $11,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 87% |
Admission |
PLNU | Touro College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,065 | 1,657 | ||
| Admitted | 2,506 | 1,044 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 51% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1410 | 1275/1440 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | Touro College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Touro College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $129 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Touro College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
PLNU | Touro College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 22% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | Touro College | ||
| 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
- Touro College is larger than than PLNU based on total student enrollment (11,953 students vs. 4,494 students)
PLNU vs. Touro College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Touro College?
- Point Loma Nazarene University is 102.9% more expensive to attend than Touro College for in-state tuition ($42,600.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.9% higher at PLNU than Touro College ($42,600.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Touro College than PLNU ($25,934 vs. $36,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 23.9% lower than costs at Touro College ($12,850 vs. $15,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than Touro College (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Loma Nazarene University students is 81.2% larger than aid received Touro College ($20,277 vs. $11,190)
PLNU vs. Touro College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Touro College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Touro College or PLNU .
- Accepted freshman PLNU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Touro College (3.17)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Touro College (63%)
PLNU vs. Touro College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU or Touro 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 Touro College and PLNU.
- The graduation rate at PLNU is higher than Touro College (72% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Point Loma Nazarene University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Touro College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $39,800)
- Touro College students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PLNU graduates. ($12,500 vs. $25,000)
- Touro College graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than PLNU graduates. ($129 vs. $258)
- More PLNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Touro College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/