College comparison

Northwest Nazarene University vs University of Silicon Valley

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID	University of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA
Acceptance rateUniversity of Silicon Valley is more selective	65%	51%
SAT (25–75)	1005–1240	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,024	455
Avg net price	$29,580	$27,815
Median earnings (10 yr)Northwest Nazarene University reports higher median earnings	$51,719	$51,017
Graduation rate	71%	29%
Median debt	$23,750	$31,000
Economic mobility	1.4%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (for-profit)

Quick answers

Is Northwest Nazarene University or University of Silicon Valley harder to get into?

University of Silicon Valley is more selective: Northwest Nazarene University's acceptance rate is approximately 65% and University of Silicon Valley's is approximately 51% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Northwest Nazarene University vs University of Silicon Valley?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1005–1240 at Northwest Nazarene University and — at University of Silicon Valley. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.