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Overview |
NNU | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Franklin, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,774 | 966 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | franklincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,570 | $36,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,570 | $36,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $11,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,291 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,126 | $26,990 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,571 | 2,264 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 1,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63%Open | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9%Open | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 1020/1200 | ||
| 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 | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
NNU | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 6% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Franklin College of Indiana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwest Nazarene University is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (1,774 students vs. 966 students)
NNU vs. Franklin College of Indiana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Franklin College of Indiana?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 5.4% more expensive to attend than Franklin College of Indiana for in-state tuition ($38,570.00 vs. $36,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at NNU than Franklin College ($38,570.00 vs. $36,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin College than NNU ($23,843 vs. $27,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin College are 2.3% lower than costs at Northwest Nazarene University ($11,290 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin College students is 16.7% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($26,990 vs. $23,126)
NNU vs. Franklin College of Indiana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Franklin College of Indiana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin College of Indiana or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 62 points higher than at Franklin College of Indiana (994)
- Incoming NNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (3.51)
- Franklin College of Indiana has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than NNU (63%)
NNU vs. Franklin College of Indiana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Franklin College of Indiana? 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 Franklin College of Indiana and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than Franklin College (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Franklin College earn on average $2,300 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin College of Indiana graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/