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HSU Texas A&M Boise State Texas State HBU Tarleton Baylor UT Arlington UNT SHSU UTSA UH| Northwest Nazarene University | University of Mary Hardin Baylor | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | UMHB | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Belton, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #746 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | umhb.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | UMHB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $29,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $29,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $31,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $15,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
NNU | UMHB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 13,001 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 12,438 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
NNU | UMHB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | UMHB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $276 |
Diversity |
NNU | UMHB | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
NNU | UMHB | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 5% | ||
Campus |
NNU | UMHB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Hardin Baylor is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. UMHB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or UMHB?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 20.9% more expensive to attend than UMHB for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at NNU than University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($35,548.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Nazarene University than UMHB ($25,674 vs. $31,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Hardin Baylor are 6.1% lower than costs at Northwest Nazarene University ($9,900 vs. $10,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University as University of Mary Hardin Baylor (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 37.5% larger than aid received University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($21,411 vs. $15,574)
NNU vs. UMHB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or UMHB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMHB or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 9 points higher than at UMHB (1047)
- Incoming NNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UMHB (23)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at UMHB (3.53)
- UMHB has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than NNU (88.2%)
NNU vs. UMHB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or UMHB? 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 UMHB and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than University of Mary Hardin Baylor (52% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Hardin Baylor earn on average $2,200 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than UMHB graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,750)
- NNU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UMHB graduates. ($268 vs. $276)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMHB students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/