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Boise State CUW UWM CMA Alverno College Mount Mary College Idaho Lake Forest College DUofC University of Portland SPU SNC| Northwest Nazarene University | Cardinal Stritch University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | Stritch | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,774 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | #1049 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,570 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,570 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,291 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,126 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
NNU | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,571 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.9%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 1010/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NNU | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
NNU | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 24% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Stritch | ||
| 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 Stritch based on total student enrollment (1,774 students vs. 1,332 students)
NNU vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Stritch?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 11% more expensive to attend than Stritch for in-state tuition ($38,570.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at NNU than Cardinal Stritch University ($38,570.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 29.8% lower than costs at Northwest Nazarene University ($8,900 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University than Cardinal Stritch University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is ?% larger than aid received Cardinal Stritch University ($23,126 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 28 points higher than at Stritch (1028)
- Incoming NNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Stritch (3.18)
NNU vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Stritch? 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 Stritch and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Stritch is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $9,500 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stritch students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/