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Overview |
Boise State | NNU | ||
| Location | Boise, ID | Nampa, ID | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,670 | 1,774 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #886 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boisestate.edu | nnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boise State | NNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,941 | $38,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,135 | $38,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,610 | $11,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,037 | $27,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,167 | $23,126 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
Boise State | NNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,949 | 3,571 | ||
| Admitted | 13,391 | 2,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 63%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 10.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 940/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Boise State | NNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boise State | NNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,929 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
Boise State | NNU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Boise State | NNU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Boise State | NNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boise State University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (26,670 students vs. 1,774 students)
Boise State vs. NNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boise State or NNU?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 549.2% more expensive to attend than Boise State for in-state tuition ($38,570.00 vs. $5,941.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.8% higher at NNU than Boise State University ($38,570.00 vs. $24,135.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boise State University than NNU ($19,037 vs. $27,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 43.8% lower than costs at Boise State University ($11,550 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University than Boise State University (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 183.2% larger than aid received Boise State University ($23,126 vs. $8,167)
Boise State vs. NNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Boise State or NNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NNU or Boise State .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 10 points higher than at Boise State (1046)
- Incoming NNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Boise State (23)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Boise State (3.37)
- Boise State has a higher acceptance rate (84%) than NNU (63%)
Boise State vs. NNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boise State 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 Boise State.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than Boise State University (52% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Boise State graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $41,600)
- Boise State University students graduate with a $3,071 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($22,929 vs. $26,000)
- Boise State graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boise State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/