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Boise State Franciscan Nova FGCU UT Idaho BAC Florida Southern Flagler University of St Thomas DUofC OSU| Northwest Nazarene University | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | AMU | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
NNU | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $231 |
Diversity |
NNU | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 13% |
Students |
NNU | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 66% | ||
Campus |
NNU | AMU | ||
| 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 AMU based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 1,310 students)
NNU vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or AMU?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 41.2% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at NNU than Ave Maria University ($35,548.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than NNU ($21,078 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 27.6% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($10,500 vs. $13,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 0.3% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($21,411 vs. $21,341)
NNU vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 42 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming NNU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at AMU (24)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at NNU (3.59)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than AMU (44.2%)
NNU vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or AMU? 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 AMU and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than Ave Maria University (52% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $3,572 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($22,428 vs. $26,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($231 vs. $268)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/