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Overview |
Idaho | NNU | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Nampa, ID | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,507 | 1,778 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | #761 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | nnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | NNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,182 | $35,548 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,418 | $35,548 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,898 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,954 | $25,674 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,105 | $21,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Idaho | NNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,393 | 3,394 | ||
| Admitted | 9,891 | 2,993 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 88.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Idaho | NNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | NNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $268 |
Diversity |
Idaho | NNU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Idaho | NNU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | NNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Idaho is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (11,507 students vs. 1,778 students)
Idaho vs. NNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or NNU?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 475% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $6,182.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at NNU than University of Idaho ($35,548.00 vs. $25,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than NNU ($14,954 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 6.1% lower than costs at Northwest Nazarene University ($9,898 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 92.8% larger than aid received University of Idaho ($21,411 vs. $11,105)
Idaho vs. NNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or NNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NNU or Idaho .
- The average SAT score at University of Idaho (1061) is 5 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming NNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Idaho (23)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Idaho (3.47)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Idaho (73.9%)
Idaho vs. NNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho or NNU? 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 NNU and Idaho.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than University of Idaho (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $3,900 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $43,000)
- University of Idaho students graduate with a $1,721 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($24,279 vs. $26,000)
- Idaho graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($251 vs. $268)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Idaho students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/