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Overview |
NNU | MICA | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,774 | 1,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | #325 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | mica.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | MICA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,570 | $53,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,570 | $53,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $19,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,291 | $43,066 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,126 | $28,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | MICA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,571 | 3,127 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 2,417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63%Open | 77.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9%Open | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 915/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NNU | MICA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | MICA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | MICA | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
NNU | MICA | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 51% | ||
Campus |
NNU | MICA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Maryland Institute College of Art is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (1,861 students vs. 1,774 students)
NNU vs. MICA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or MICA?
- Maryland Institute College of Art is 37.8% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($53,160.00 vs. $38,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at MICA than Northwest Nazarene University ($53,160.00 vs. $38,570.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Nazarene University than MICA ($27,291 vs. $43,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 72.5% lower than costs at Maryland Institute College of Art ($11,550 vs. $19,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryland Institute College of Art than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryland Institute College of Art students is 23% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($28,435 vs. $23,126)
NNU vs. MICA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or MICA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MICA or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Maryland Institute College of Art (1140) is 84 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at MICA (3.47)
- MICA has a higher acceptance rate (77.3%) than NNU (63%)
NNU vs. MICA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or MICA? 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 MICA and NNU.
- The graduation rate at MICA is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (71% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $2,700 more per year than MICA graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $40,300)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MICA graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than MICA graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More MICA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/