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CU Boulder CU Denver Westmont College Biola University USD Colorado State Pepperdine Colorado School of Mines San Diego State AU Azusa Pacific University Gonzaga| Point Loma Nazarene University | University of Denver | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PLNU | DU | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Denver, CO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,494 | 13,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | #86 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | du.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | DU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,600 | $58,032 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,600 | $58,032 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $17,049 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,370 | $43,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,277 | $32,023 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
PLNU | DU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,065 | 19,214 | ||
| Admitted | 2,506 | 13,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1410 | 1240/1410 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | DU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | DU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $63,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
PLNU | DU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
PLNU | DU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 69% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | DU | ||
| 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
- University of Denver is larger than than PLNU based on total student enrollment (13,387 students vs. 4,494 students)
PLNU vs. DU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or DU?
- University of Denver is 36.2% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($58,032.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.2% higher at DU than Point Loma Nazarene University ($58,032.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point Loma Nazarene University than DU ($36,370 vs. $43,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 32.7% lower than costs at University of Denver ($12,850 vs. $17,049)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Denver than Point Loma Nazarene University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Denver students is 57.9% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($32,023 vs. $20,277)
PLNU vs. DU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or DU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DU or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at University of Denver (1249) is 101 points higher than at PLNU (1148)
- Incoming DU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at PLNU (26)
- Accepted freshman DU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than DU (71.2%)
PLNU vs. DU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU or DU? 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 DU and PLNU.
- The graduation rate at DU is higher than Point Loma Nazarene University (78% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Denver earn on average $9,900 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($63,400 vs. $53,500)
- University of Denver students graduate with a $1,301 lower median federal student loan debt than PLNU graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,000)
- DU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than PLNU graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More PLNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/