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Boise State Penn State Harrisburg Idaho Notre Dame College St. Joe's DUofC University of Portland SPU| Northwest Nazarene University | King's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | Kings College | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $39,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $39,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $14,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $25,869 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $29,352 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 3,216 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 3,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
NNU | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 29% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Kings College | ||
| 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
- King's College is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (1,993 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Kings College?
- King's College is 11.2% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Kings College than Northwest Nazarene University ($39,522.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Nazarene University than Kings College ($25,674 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 39.5% lower than costs at King's College ($10,500 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 37.1% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($29,352 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or NNU .
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Kings College (3.5)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than NNU (88.2%)
NNU vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Kings 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 Kings College and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $11,200 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/