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Boise State Northwestern College Idaho DUofC University of Portland SPU| Northwest Nazarene University | Dordt College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | Dort | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Sioux Center, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 1,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #486 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | dordt.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Dort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $34,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $34,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $27,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $21,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Dort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 1,476 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 1,294 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 34.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1020/1260 | ||
| 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 | Dort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Dort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
NNU | Dort | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
NNU | Dort | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 50% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Dort | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dordt College is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (1,861 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. Dort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Dort?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Dort for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at NNU than Dordt College ($35,548.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Nazarene University than Dort ($25,674 vs. $27,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 4.7% lower than costs at Dordt College ($10,500 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dordt College students is 2.4% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($21,920 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Dort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Dort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dort or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Dordt College (1159) is 103 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming Dort students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at NNU (24)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at NNU (3.59)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Dort (87.7%)
NNU vs. Dort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Dort? 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 Dort and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Dort is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Dordt College earn on average $300 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $43,000)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- Dort graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/