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Overview |
NNU | Linfield | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | McMinnville, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 1,754 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #225 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | linfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Linfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $46,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $46,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $31,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $29,744 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Linfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 2,122 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 1,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1050/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NNU | Linfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Linfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
NNU | Linfield | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 13% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
NNU | Linfield | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 33% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Linfield | ||
| 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
- Northwest Nazarene University is larger than than Linfield based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 1,754 students)
NNU vs. Linfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Linfield?
- Linfield University is 31.4% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.4% higher at Linfield than Northwest Nazarene University ($46,700.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Nazarene University than Linfield ($25,674 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 29.5% lower than costs at Linfield University ($10,500 vs. $13,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Linfield University than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 38.9% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($29,744 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Linfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Linfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Linfield or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Linfield University (1061) is 5 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming NNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Linfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at NNU (3.59)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than NNU (88.2%)
NNU vs. Linfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Linfield? 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 Linfield and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (73% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $13,400 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $43,000)
- Linfield University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Linfield graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/