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•Is money the only thing you can lose over the course of four years?
•Is this decision really one of the most important decisions of your life?
•Is the education worth the potential cost?
•Is the price tag worth the experience?
What really matters in your
college decision?
• College years are a time when people move from an imposed faith to an owned faith.
• Literature and research suggests a strong link between a young person’s choice of college and their short-term and long-term commitment to the Christian faith.Henderson, Steve, A Question of Price versus Cost,
Christianity Today, 2006.
Pivotal Years
•There is a correlation between the type of college students choose and what happens to their religious commitment during the college years.
•Students who attend Protestant affiliated institutions report the largest increase in overall religious commitment.
Henderson, Steve, A Question of Price versus Cost, Christianity Today, 2006.
Pivotal Years
Henderson, Steve, A Question of Price versus Cost, Christianity Today, 2006.
•Research shows that most students are unprepared for the conflict of worldviews they will encounter at non-Christian colleges and universities.
•Incoming freshmen who identify themselves as “born-again” upon entering a public university that no longer indentify themselves as “born-again” four years later. Or if they still do, have not attended any religious service in over a year: 52
%
Pivotal Years
Henderson, Steve, A Question of Price versus Cost, Christianity Today, 2006.
Over ½ of freshman students report a rejection of family religious values if they attend a public university.
Pivotal Years
•Is money the only thing you can lose over the course of four years? YES
•Is this decision really one of the most important decisions of your life? YES
AGAIN….What really matters in your college decision?
Faculty Instruction
Council of Independent Colleges, Making the Case, www.cic.edu, 2004.
100 % of NNU classes are taught by
professors, NOT teaching
assistants.
84%
40%
Alumni Who Benefited Very Much From Having Classes Taught by Pro-
fessors
Faculty Interaction
Council of Independent Colleges, Making the Case, www.cic.edu, 2004.
It is not uncommon for NNU professors to invite groups of students into their home for meals, bible studies and
community gatherings.
60%
30%
Alumni Who Conversed With Faculty Members Outside of
Class
Classroom Experience
Council of Independent Colleges, Making the Case, www.cic.edu, 2004.
When surveyed, NNU Alumni rate
“demonstrating ethical behavior and
following a life rooted in Christian values” as the skill that NNU had the greatest impact in assisting them to
attain.
62%
27%
Alumni Who Experienced Class-room Discussions Integrating
Values and Ethics
Quality Education
Council of Independent Colleges, Making the Case, www.cic.edu, 2004.
NNU offers over 60 areas
of study, affording it’s
students with many choices
for professional careers
66%54%
Students Who Are “Very Satisfied” with the Education They Received
Small Classes
Council of Independent Colleges, Making the Case, www.cic.edu, 2004.
NNU’s average class size is 18.
62%
13%
Alumni Who Benefited From Small Classes
Quality Education
Council of Independent College, Making the Case, www.cic.edu, 2004.
When surveyed, 46% of NNU Alumni were accepted
into and attended graduate school.
61%40%
Alumni Who Say Their Education Was “Excellent”
Community
Council of Independent Colleges, Making the Case, www.cic.edu, 2004.
When surveyed, 89% of NNU
Alumni communicate with former classmates
and 45% communicate with former professors.
Independent College and University Alumni
Total Public University Alumni
78%
55%
Alumni Who Felt a Sense of Community Among Students
Satisfaction
Council of Independent Colleges, Making the Case, www.cic.edu, 2004.
More public university alumni surveyed agree that private institutions are better than publics in terms of quality.
91% of NNU alumni
surveyed, if given the
choice, would attend NNU
again.
63%38%
7%21%
A Private College or UniversityA Public University
If money were no issue, 47% of
Americans would send their child to a
private college, while only 22% would choose a public
universityCouncil of Independent Colleges, Making the Case, www.cic.edu, 2004.
Did you know?
Financial Assistance
Council of Independent Colleges, Making the Case, www.cic.edu, 2004.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the average tuition that students pay at private colleges has actually declined over the past decade, after adjusting for grant aid and inflation.
Financial Assistance
Council of Independent Colleges, Making the Case, www.cic.edu, 2004.
Largest source of assistance from private colleges is institutional aid
Institutional Aid, 29%
Federal Grants; 11%
State Grants, 10%
Loans, 20%
Work-Study, 6%
Family Contribution, 24%
Financial Assistance
Council of Independent Colleges, Making the Case, www.cic.edu, 2004.
Private colleges provide a large amount of financial aid to their students: 63 percent of independent college alumni surveyed reported receiving grants or scholarships.
Independent College and University Alumni
National Public University Alumni
63%
44%
Timely Degree Completion
Council of Independent Colleges, Making the Case, www.cic.edu, 2004.
Private college alumni surveyed are more likely to have graduated in four years or less (72 % vs. 52%).
Research shows those who earn a bachelor’s degree
will likely earn 40% more than
those who do not attend college.
Independent College and University Alumni
Total Public University Alumni
72%
52%
Council of Independent Colleges, Making the Case, www.cic.edu, 2004.
Graduating in 4 Years from an Independent College or University Scenario Graduating in More than 4 years from a State College
or University
Student enrolls in an independent college or university Students enrolls in a four-year college or university
Average net tuition (after grant aid):$10,900 x 4 years
Average four-year net tuition:$43,600
Years 1 to 4
Average net tuition (after grant aid):$3,400 x 4 years
Average four-year net tuition:$13,600
Student earns degree and enters workforce Student continues in school
Year 5
5th year average net tuition:$3,400
Average lost income in 5th year:$30,000
Student earns degree and enters workforce
Student continues in school
Year 6
6th year average net tuition: $3,400
Average lost income in 6th year: $30,000
Independent College or University State College or University
4 years Time-to-degree 5 years 6 years
$43, 600 Net tuition $17,000 $20,400
$0Lost income during add’l
time-to-degree$30,000 $60,000
$43,600 $47, 000 $80,400
How Time-to-Degree Affects the “Price” of a Bachelor’s Degree
Students of all Income Levels
Council of Independent Colleges, Making the Case, www.cic.edu, 2004.
Contrary to popular perception, small and mid-sized private colleges and universities enroll a greater proportion of low-income students and a smaller proportion of high-income students than the larger public research universities.
Students of all Income Levels
Council of Independent Colleges, Making the Case, www.cic.edu, 2004.
Students receiving Pell Grants make up a larger proportion of the student bodies at small and mid-sized independent colleges and universities than at other types of four-year institutions.
Private Non-Doctoral Total Public University Alumni
31%
24%
“At Risk Students”
Council of Independent Colleges, Making the Case, www.cic.edu, 2004.
Private institutions do a better job of helping at-risk students attain their degrees. In fact, students with multiple risk factors graduate from private institutions at more than twice the rate of their peers at public institutions.
One Two or Three Four or More
50%
37%
29%
40%
15% 13%
All Independent Four-Year All Public Four-Year
Financial Aid Facts
Number of students denied financial aid who were eligible:
0NNU students who receive
financial aid
95%
Financial Aid Facts
Students in community college who drop out in the first year:
50%NNU freshmen who return the
following semester:
91%
Financial Aid Facts
NNU students who receive scholarships and/or grants from
external sources
75%NNU freshmen receiving academic scholarships:
79%
Financial Aid Facts2008-2009 Academic Awards
ACT SAT 2.75-2.99 3.0-3.24 3.25-3.49 3.50-3.74 3.75-4.0
36 1600 7 8 9 10 10
35 1560-1590 7 8 9 10 10
34 1520-1550 7 8 9 9 9
33 1460-1510 6 7 8 9 9
32 1410-1450 6 7 8 8 9
31 1360-1400 5 6 7 8 8
30 1320-1350 5 6 7 7 8
29 1280-1310 4 5 6 7 8
28 1240-1270 4 5 6 6 7
27 1210-1230 4 4 5 6 7
26 1170-1200 3 4 5 5 6
25 1130-1160 3 4 4 5 6
24 1090-1120 2 3 4 4 5
23 1060-1080 2 3 4 4 5
22 1020-1050 1 2 3 4 4
21 980-1010 1 2 3 3 4
20 940-970 1 1 2 3 3
19 900-930 0 1 2 2 2
18 860-890 0 0 1 2 2
17 820-850 0 0 0 1 2
Financial Aid Facts
AAQ $15,001+ or no FAFSA $10,001-15,000 $6,001-10,000 $3,801-6,000 $0-3800
10 $6,800 $7,300 $7,800 $8,300 $8,800
9 $6,200 $6,700 $7,200 $7,700 $8,200
8 $5,800 $6,300 $6,800 $7,300 $7,800
7 $5,200 $5,700 $6,200 $6,700 $7,200
6 $4,800 $5,300 $5,800 $6,300 $6,800
5 $4,200 $4,700 $5,200 $5,700 $6,200
4 $3,800 $4,300 $4,800 $5,300 $5,800
3 $3,400 $3,900 $4,400 $4,900 $5,400
2 $2,600 $3,100 $3,600 $4,100 $4,600
1 $2,200 $2,700 $3,200 $3,700 $4,200
0 $1,800 $2,300 $2,800 $3,300 $3,800
2008-2009 Academic Awards
Financial Aid Facts
National average college debt load at private schools:
$19,400Difference from average annual
debt load at a state school
6%
Financial Aid Facts
Total amount of NNU scholarships and grants given to students:
$6,603,064NNU Discount Rate:
29% i.e. - $290 of every $1000 paid in
tuition is discounted by NNU.
• Is the education worth the potential cost? YES
• Is the price tag worth the experience? YES
AGAIN….What really matters in your college decision?
1. Consider attending a faith-based university, such as NNU.
Research shows that the first year is the most
critical to one’s religious commitment in
college.
2. Don’t be blinded by dollar signs.
The “sticker price” is rarely the actual price for
those who need financial assistance.
Recommendations
for Students
3. Don’t put too much emphasis on the availability of majors.
Too many students view Christian colleges as
having too limited a number of majors, when, realistically, they are stronger academically.
4. Get in church and get involved.
The most important thing you can do to maintain and increase your religious commitment is to get involved with a local fellowship.
Recommendations
for Students
5. Academics should remain one of your top priorities.
Students that do well academically in high school, i.e. GPA and test score, consistently receive more financial aid.
6. Once in college, find good Christian friends and connect with caring Christian faculty.
Christian peers are critical to the development of any believer, more so for the college freshman.
Recommendations
for Students
1. Weigh the potential risks to your child’s long-term Christian commitment alongside the financial costs.
Christian students need to grow spiritually and academically.
2. Support and encourage the continuance of spiritual development at local church fellowships.
This is the most important sign that a student’s religious commitment is maturing.
Recommendations
for Parents
3. Once your student is in college, support and encourage involvement in campus ministries.
Research shows that students need only ONE affinity group to feel connected to the University they attend.
4. Stay involved with your college student(s).
Stay in touch with your college son or daughter in meaningful ways. Avoid being a “helicopter parent” who hovers over every aspect of the student’s life.
Recommendations
for Parents
5. Control purchases now to plan for the future.
Consider putting off purchases now to save for your child’s education.
6. Keep Praying.
You have a tremendous role in helping your child become the adult God has designed him or her
to be.
Recommendations
for Parents
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