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Augsburg College University of St Thomas Minnesota Boise State Idaho University of Minnesota-Duluth St. Kate's Gustavus Adolphus College DUofC Concordia College at Moorhead Oberlin University of Portland| Northwest Nazarene University | Hamline University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | Hamline University | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 2,638 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #400 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | hamline.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Hamline University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $45,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $45,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $23,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $33,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Hamline University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 3,840 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1030/1258 | ||
| 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 | Hamline University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Hamline University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $250 |
Diversity |
NNU | Hamline University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
NNU | Hamline University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 22% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Hamline University | ||
| 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
- Hamline University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. Hamline University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Hamline University?
- Hamline University is 28.1% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Hamline University than Northwest Nazarene University ($45,540.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than NNU ($23,021 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 6.8% lower than costs at Hamline University ($10,500 vs. $11,213)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 54.2% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($33,013 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Hamline University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Hamline University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamline University or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 71 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming Hamline University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NNU (24)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Hamline University (80.5%)
NNU vs. Hamline University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Hamline University? 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 Hamline University and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $12,100 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $43,000)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Hamline University 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/