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San Diego, CA · Redlands, CA
| Point Loma Nazarene University | University of Redlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $38,729/yr | $30,031/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $30,999/yr | $28,287/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $22,990 | $26,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $32,117/yr | $25,728/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $32,888/yr | $26,196/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $33,003/yr | $25,767/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $41,680/yr | $38,257/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $244/mo | $276/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,650/yr | $18,208/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $22,088/yr | $18,208/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,062/yr | $1,700/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,448/yr | $4,022/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $60,488/yr | $76,630/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $46,250/yr | $60,878/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $46,250/yr | $60,878/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 21% | 36% |
| Students taking federal loans | 50% | 55% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 84% | 83% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1175–1365 | 1107–1350 |
| SAT average | 1287 | 1241 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 25–32 | 21–28 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 23–34 · Math 23–28 | English 20–32 · Math 23–28 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,065 | 3,622 |
| Students accepted | 2,506 | 2,931 |
| Students who enrolled | 657 | 484 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 26% | 17% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 10% | 18% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 7% | 5% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 77% | 67% |
| Freshmen who come back | 86% | 84% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $63,998/yr | $72,690/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $37,877–$93,468 | $44,770–$100,345 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 79% | 69% |
| White students graduating | 80% | 68% |
| Black students graduating | 67% | 57% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 74% | 71% |
| Asian students graduating | 86% | 73% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $54,811/yr | $61,686/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 77% | 78% |
| Graduate on time | 68% | 56% |
| Pell students who graduate | 72% | 64% |
| First-gen students who finish | 69% | 66% |
| Low-income students who finish | 67% | 55% |
| Students who transfer out | 18% | 23% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $59,692/yr | $69,336/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 23% · Health Professions 14% · Psychology 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 33% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 10% · Psychology 7% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 33% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 14% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 10% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Family & Consumer Sciences — 8% of degrees | Natural Resources & Conservation — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 7% of degrees | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $117,062/yr | Educational Administration and Supervision — $129,610/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 12% | 13% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,188 | 2,049 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,511 | 1,038 |
| Average professor pay | $11,862/mo | $10,565/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission |
| Median family income | $59,409 | $57,353 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (small) |
| Location | San Diego, CA | Redlands, CA |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1902 | 1907 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Men | 35% | 44% |
| Women | 65% | 56% |
| White students | 52% | 35% |
| Black students | 2.1% | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 27% | 45% |
| Asian students | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Two or more races | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| Other / not reported | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 29% | 35% |
| Part-time students | 13% | 6.4% |
| Students age 25+ | 14% | 9.4% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,365/yr | $14,333/yr |
| Endowment | $87.1M | $253.6M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,859 | 1,477 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $12,424/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $5,200/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Four-one-four plan |
| Religious affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 10 | 21 |
| Student athletes | 215 | 561 |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.4M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $9.1M | $7.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $9.3M | $7.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $69,219 | $95,346 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.