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Overview |
NNU | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 2,130 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #524 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $33,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $33,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $22,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 3,521 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 2,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
NNU | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 18% | ||
Campus |
NNU | University of Mount Union | ||
| 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 Mount Union is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (2,130 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or University of Mount Union?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 6.4% more expensive to attend than University of Mount Union for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $33,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at NNU than University of Mount Union ($35,548.00 vs. $33,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mount Union than NNU ($23,259 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 6.7% lower than costs at University of Mount Union ($10,500 vs. $11,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mount Union students is 4.9% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($22,459 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or University of Mount Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Mount Union or NNU .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 22 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming NNU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University of Mount Union (24)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than University of Mount Union (75.7%)
NNU vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or University of Mount Union? 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 Mount Union and NNU.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (65% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Mount Union earn on average $5,200 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Mount Union graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Mount Union graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/