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Overview |
NNU | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,774 | 7,306 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,570 | $52,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,570 | $52,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $15,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,291 | $40,295 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,126 | $29,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,571 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 7,239 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63%Open | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9%Open | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 1220/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
NNU | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $272 |
Diversity |
NNU | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
NNU | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 48% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Gonzaga | ||
| 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
- Gonzaga University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (7,306 students vs. 1,774 students)
NNU vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Gonzaga?
- Gonzaga University is 36.2% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($52,540.00 vs. $38,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.2% higher at Gonzaga than Northwest Nazarene University ($52,540.00 vs. $38,570.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Nazarene University than Gonzaga ($27,291 vs. $40,295)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 30.6% lower than costs at Gonzaga University ($11,550 vs. $15,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gonzaga University students is 26% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($29,150 vs. $23,126)
NNU vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Gonzaga University (1205) is 149 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming Gonzaga students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at NNU (24)
- Accepted freshman Gonzaga students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at NNU (3.59)
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than NNU (63%)
NNU vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (83% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $18,600 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $394 lower median federal student loan debt than Gonzaga graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,394)
- NNU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Gonzaga graduates. ($268 vs. $272)
- More Gonzaga 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/