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Boise State George Fox University Idaho Whitworth University Whitman College DUofC University of Portland SPU| Northwest Nazarene University | Northwest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #360 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $23,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $22,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 383 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 43.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NNU | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
NNU | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
NNU | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 18% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Northwest University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Nazarene University is larger than than Northwest University based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 1,014 students)
NNU vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Northwest University?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 3% more expensive to attend than Northwest University for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at NNU than Northwest University ($35,548.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest University than NNU ($23,722 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 3.6% lower than costs at Northwest Nazarene University ($10,140 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest University than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest University students is 5% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($22,486 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 60 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming NNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than NNU (88.2%)
NNU vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Northwest University? 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 Northwest University and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than Northwest University (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $4,468 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($21,532 vs. $26,000)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/