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Westmont College Biola University USD Pepperdine San Diego State Azusa Pacific University Chapman UCSD USF Loyola Marymount Cal Poly California Lutheran University| Point Loma Nazarene University | University of Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PLNU | Umary | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Bismarck, ND | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 3,652 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #438 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | umary.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Umary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $18,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $18,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $8,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $18,369 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $13,371 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PLNU | Umary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 1,499 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 1,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 37.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 1096/1320 | ||
| 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 | Sep 30, 2024 |
Academics |
PLNU | Umary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Umary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Umary | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
PLNU | Umary | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 67% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | Umary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Point Loma Nazarene University is larger than than Umary based on total student enrollment (4,319 students vs. 3,652 students)
PLNU vs. Umary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Umary?
- Point Loma Nazarene University is 115.9% more expensive to attend than Umary for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.9% higher at PLNU than University of Mary ($40,400.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary than PLNU ($18,369 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary are 43.6% lower than costs at Point Loma Nazarene University ($8,220 vs. $11,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University as University of Mary (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Loma Nazarene University students is 45.3% larger than aid received University of Mary ($19,422 vs. $13,371)
PLNU vs. Umary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Umary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Umary or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at Point Loma Nazarene University (1148) is 82 points higher than at Umary (1066)
- Incoming PLNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Umary (23)
- Accepted freshman PLNU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Umary (3.37)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Umary (81.4%)
PLNU vs. Umary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU or Umary? 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 Umary and PLNU.
- The graduation rate at PLNU is higher than University of Mary (72% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Point Loma Nazarene University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Umary graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $51,900)
- University of Mary students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PLNU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Umary graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than PLNU graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More PLNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Umary students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/