Grand View University vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University

Grand View University vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University comparison

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Overview	Grand View University	MidAmerica Nazarene University
Location	Des Moines, IA	Olathe, KS
Setting	Midsize City	Large Suburban
Enrollment	1,827	1,508
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#884	#576
Religious Affiliation	Evangelical Lutheran Church	Church of the Nazarene	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	grandview.edu	mnu.edu
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Costs	Grand View University	MidAmerica Nazarene University
Tuition (In State)	$31,418	$34,082
Tuition (Out of State)	$31,418	$34,082
Room & Board	$10,956	$9,848
Avg Net Price	$20,236	$28,787
Avg Grant Aid	$22,893	$22,757
% Receiving Grant Aid	100%	97%

Admission	Grand View University	MidAmerica Nazarene University
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	1,886	1,103
Admitted	1,856	737
Acceptance Rate	98.4%	66.8%
Enrolled %	17.8%	31.6%
Avg High School GPA	3.3	3.28
Typical High School Grades	B+	B
Admissions Standards	Extremely Easy	Very Easy
Applicant Competition		Low
ACT Range	17/22	17/24
SAT Range	920/1080	916/1118
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 15, 2025

Academics	Grand View University	MidAmerica Nazarene University
Student to Faculty Ratio	12:1	11:1
Popular Majors	Health Professions (18%) Business (17%) Education (8%) Liberal Arts and Humanities (8%) Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (8%)	Business (48%) Health Professions (24%) Education (6%) Theology and Religious Vvocations (4%) Psychology (2%)
Outcomes	Grand View University	MidAmerica Nazarene University
Graduation Rate	41%	44%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$43,900	$47,400
Making Student Loan Payments	60%	70%
Median Student Loan Debt	$23,908	$18,750
Median Loan Payment	$247	$193

Diversity	Grand View University	MidAmerica Nazarene University
% Men	44%	40%
% Women	56%	60%
Racial Diversity	Low	Medium
HBCU	No	No
% White	72%	60%
% Black	8%	13%
% Hispanic	4%	7%
% Native American	0%	1%
% Pacific Islander	0%	1%
% Two or More Races	4%	2%
% International	2%	0%
% Unknown Race	7%	15%

Students	Grand View University	MidAmerica Nazarene University
% In-State	77%	46%
% Out-of-State	21%	50%
Campus	Grand View University	MidAmerica Nazarene University
Campus Housing	Yes	Yes
Freshman Dorm Required	No	No
Meal Plan	Yes	Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes	Yes	Yes
Daycare Facility	No	No
Learn More	Details	Details

Comparable Facts

• Grand View University is larger than than MidAmerica Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (1,827 students vs. 1,508 students)

Grand View University vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Grand View University or MidAmerica Nazarene University?

• MidAmerica Nazarene University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Grand View University for in-state tuition ($34,082.00 vs. $31,418.00)
• Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Grand View University ($34,082.00 vs. $31,418.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand View University than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($20,236 vs. $28,787)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MidAmerica Nazarene University are 11.3% lower than costs at Grand View University ($9,848 vs. $10,956)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Grand View University than MidAmerica Nazarene University (100% vs. 97%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Grand View University students is 0.6% larger than aid received MidAmerica Nazarene University ($22,893 vs. $22,757)

Grand View University vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Grand View University or MidAmerica Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidAmerica Nazarene University or Grand View University .

• The average SAT score at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015) is 46 points higher than at Grand View University (969)
• Incoming MidAmerica Nazarene University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Grand View University (21)
• Accepted freshman Grand View University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
• Grand View University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than MidAmerica Nazarene University (66.8%)

Grand View University vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Grand View University or MidAmerica Nazarene University? 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University and Grand View University.

• The graduation rate at MidAmerica Nazarene University is higher than Grand View University (44% vs. 41%)
• Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Grand View University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,900)
• MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $5,158 lower median federal student loan debt than Grand View University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,908)
• MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Grand View University graduates. ($193 vs. $247)
• More MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grand View University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/