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Overview |
NNU | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 5,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #611 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | uindy.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $33,252 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $33,252 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $22,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $26,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 9,869 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 7,514 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 960/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
NNU | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | University of Indianapolis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
NNU | University of Indianapolis | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 14% | ||
Campus |
NNU | University of Indianapolis | ||
| 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
- University of Indianapolis is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (5,018 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. University of Indianapolis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or University of Indianapolis?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 6.9% more expensive to attend than University of Indianapolis for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $33,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at NNU than University of Indianapolis ($35,548.00 vs. $33,252.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Indianapolis than NNU ($22,283 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 12.6% lower than costs at University of Indianapolis ($10,500 vs. $11,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 25.9% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($26,961 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. University of Indianapolis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or University of Indianapolis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Indianapolis or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 26 points higher than at University of Indianapolis (1030)
- Incoming NNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Indianapolis (23)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of Indianapolis (3.31)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than University of Indianapolis (76.1%)
NNU vs. University of Indianapolis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or University of Indianapolis? 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 University of Indianapolis and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is the same as at University of Indianapolis (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Indianapolis earn on average $800 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Indianapolis students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/