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Boise State Idaho DUofC University of Portland SPU| Northwest Nazarene University | Emmaus Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 206 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | emmaus.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $15,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $14,856 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 70 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 70 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 100%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 61.4%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1100/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NNU | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $15,509 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $160 |
Diversity |
NNU | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
NNU | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 53% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Nazarene University is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 206 students)
NNU vs. Emmaus Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Emmaus Bible College?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 79.5% more expensive to attend than Emmaus Bible College for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.5% higher at NNU than Emmaus Bible College ($35,548.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than NNU ($15,521 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 16% lower than costs at Northwest Nazarene University ($9,050 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emmaus Bible College than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 44.1% larger than aid received Emmaus Bible College ($21,411 vs. $14,856)
NNU vs. Emmaus Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Emmaus Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emmaus Bible College or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Emmaus Bible College (1069) is 13 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming NNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Emmaus Bible College (23)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Emmaus Bible College (3.58)
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than NNU (88.2%)
NNU vs. Emmaus Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Emmaus Bible College? 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 Emmaus Bible College and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than Emmaus Bible College (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $31,700)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $10,491 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($15,509 vs. $26,000)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($160 vs. $268)
- More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/