Grand View University vs. National American University-Independence

Grand View University vs. National American University Independence comparison

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Overview	Grand View University	National American University-Independence
Location	Des Moines, IA	Independence, MO
Setting	Midsize City	Large Suburban
Enrollment	1,827	83
Type	Private 4 Year	Private 4 Year
National Ranking	#884
Religious Affiliation	Evangelical Lutheran Church	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	For-profit
Website	grandview.edu	national.edu
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Costs	Grand View University	National American University-Independence
Tuition (In State)	$31,418	$15,000
Tuition (Out of State)	$31,418	$15,000
Room & Board	$10,956	$7,164
Avg Net Price	$20,236	-
Avg Grant Aid	$22,893	$0
% Receiving Grant Aid	100%	0%

Admission	Grand View University	National American University-Independence
Admission Chances	Calculate	Calculate
Applied	1,886	-
Admitted	1,856	-
Acceptance Rate	98.4%	Open
Enrolled %	17.8%	Open
Avg High School GPA	3.3	-
Typical High School Grades	B+	-
Admissions Standards	Extremely Easy	Unavailable
Applicant Competition
ACT Range	17/22
SAT Range	920/1080
Submit Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
Application Deadline	Aug 15, 2025

Academics	Grand View University	National American University-Independence
Student to Faculty Ratio	12:1	5:1
Popular Majors	Health Professions (18%) Business (17%) Education (8%) Liberal Arts and Humanities (8%) Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (8%)	Health Professions (45%) Business (37%) Computer and Information Sciences (11%) Legal Professions (8%)
Outcomes	Grand View University	National American University-Independence
Graduation Rate	41%	8%
Median Earnings (After 10 years)	$43,900	$39,500
Making Student Loan Payments	60%	27%
Median Student Loan Debt	$23,908	$33,565
Median Loan Payment	$247	$347

Diversity	Grand View University	National American University-Independence
% Men	44%	18%
% Women	56%	82%
Racial Diversity	Low	Medium
HBCU	No	No
% White	72%	61%
% Black	8%	28%
% Hispanic	4%	3%
% Native American	0%	1%
% Pacific Islander	0%	0%
% Two or More Races	4%	5%
% International	2%	0%
% Unknown Race	7%	1%

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

Comparable Facts

• Grand View University is larger than than National American University-Independence based on total student enrollment (1,827 students vs. 83 students)

Grand View University vs. National American University-Independence Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Grand View University or National American University-Independence?

• Grand View University is 109.5% more expensive to attend than National American University-Independence for in-state tuition ($31,418.00 vs. $15,000.00)
• Out of state tuition is 109.5% higher at Grand View University than National American University Independence ($31,418.00 vs. $15,000.00)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National American University Independence are 52.9% lower than costs at Grand View University ($7,164 vs. $10,956)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Grand View University than National American University Independence (100% vs. 0%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by Grand View University students is ?% larger than aid received National American University Independence ($22,893 vs. $0)

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

Grand View University vs. National American University-Independence Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Grand View University or National American University-Independence? 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 National American University-Independence and Grand View University.

• The graduation rate at Grand View University is higher than National American University Independence (41% vs. 8%)
• Graduates from Grand View University earn on average $4,400 more per year than National American University-Independence graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $39,500)
• Grand View University students graduate with a $9,657 lower median federal student loan debt than National American University-Independence graduates. ($23,908 vs. $33,565)
• Grand View University graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than National American University-Independence graduates. ($247 vs. $347)
• More Grand View University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National American University-Independence students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 27%)

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