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Overview |
NNU | Immaculata University | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Immaculata, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 2,361 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #492 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | immaculata.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Immaculata University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $12,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $29,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $15,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Immaculata University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | Immaculata University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Immaculata University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | Immaculata University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
NNU | Immaculata University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 44% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Immaculata 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
- Immaculata University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (2,361 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. Immaculata University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Immaculata University?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 32.1% more expensive to attend than Immaculata University for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at NNU than Immaculata University ($35,548.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Nazarene University than Immaculata University ($25,674 vs. $29,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 20.2% lower than costs at Immaculata University ($10,500 vs. $12,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 36% larger than aid received Immaculata University ($21,411 vs. $15,749)
NNU vs. Immaculata University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Immaculata University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Immaculata University or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 81 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming NNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Immaculata University (22)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Immaculata University (3.5)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Immaculata University (69.7%)
NNU vs. Immaculata University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Immaculata 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 Immaculata University and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Immaculata University is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $12,200 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Immaculata University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/