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Overview |
NNU | AQ | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,774 | 1,295 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | #716 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,570 | $37,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,570 | $37,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $10,994 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,291 | $19,890 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,126 | $29,042 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,571 | 2,291 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 1,628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63%Open | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9%Open | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
NNU | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
NNU | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
NNU | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 13% | ||
Campus |
NNU | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Nazarene University is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (1,774 students vs. 1,295 students)
NNU vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or AQ?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than AQ for in-state tuition ($38,570.00 vs. $37,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at NNU than Aquinas College ($38,570.00 vs. $37,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than NNU ($19,890 vs. $27,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 5.1% lower than costs at Northwest Nazarene University ($10,994 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 25.6% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($29,042 vs. $23,126)
NNU vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 34 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming NNU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at AQ (24)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at AQ (3.52)
- AQ has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than NNU (63%)
NNU vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or AQ? 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 AQ and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is the same as at Aquinas College (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $3,000 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $40,000)
- Aquinas College and NNU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Aquinas College and NNU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/