Northwest Nazarene University Comparison

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Overview

NNU
Location Nampa, ID
Setting Small City
Enrollment 1,778
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #761
Religious Affiliation Church of the Nazarene
Status Non-profit
Website nnu.edu
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Costs

NNU
Tuition (In State) $35,548
Tuition (Out of State) $35,548
Room & Board $10,500
Avg Net Price $25,674
Avg Grant Aid $21,411
% Receiving Grant Aid 99%

Admission

NNU
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 3,394
Admitted 2,993
Acceptance Rate 88.2%Open
Enrolled % 8%Open
Avg High School GPA 3.59
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Average
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 19/27
SAT Range 1000/1240
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Aug 15, 2025

Academics

NNU
Student to Faculty Ratio 13:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (30%)
  • Education (12%)
  • Health Professions (10%)
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities (9%)
  • Biology (7%)

Outcomes

NNU
Graduation Rate 52%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $43,000
Making Student Loan Payments 66%
Median Student Loan Debt $26,000
Median Loan Payment $268

Diversity

NNU
% Men 37%
% Women 63%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 75%
% Black 2%
% Hispanic 10%
% Native American 1%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 2%
% International 3%
% Unknown Race 6%

Students

NNU
% In-State 55%
% Out-of-State 42%

Campus

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Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/