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Boise State Idaho DUofC University of Portland SPU| Northwest Nazarene University | Maranatha Baptist Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | MBBC | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Watertown, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,774 | 977 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | mbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | MBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,570 | $18,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,570 | $18,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $8,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,291 | $26,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,126 | $7,680 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 75% |
Admission |
NNU | MBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,571 | 206 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63%Open | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9%Open | 69.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 980/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
NNU | MBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | MBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $15,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $160 |
Diversity |
NNU | MBBC | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
NNU | MBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 70% | ||
Campus |
NNU | MBBC | ||
| 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 MBBC based on total student enrollment (1,774 students vs. 977 students)
NNU vs. MBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or MBBC?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 104.1% more expensive to attend than MBBC for in-state tuition ($38,570.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.1% higher at NNU than Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($38,570.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maranatha Baptist Bible College than NNU ($26,001 vs. $27,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are 31.2% lower than costs at Northwest Nazarene University ($8,800 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (99% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 201.1% larger than aid received Maranatha Baptist Bible College ($23,126 vs. $7,680)
NNU vs. MBBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or MBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBBC or NNU .
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at MBBC (3.38)
- MBBC has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than NNU (63%)
NNU vs. MBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or MBBC? 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 MBBC and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than Maranatha Baptist Bible College (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $7,600 more per year than MBBC graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $35,400)
- Maranatha Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($15,500 vs. $26,000)
- MBBC graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($160 vs. $268)
- More MBBC 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/