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Overview |
NNU | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #734 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NNU | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
NNU | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
NNU | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 3% | ||
Campus |
NNU | McMurry University | ||
| 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 McMurry University based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 1,237 students)
NNU vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or McMurry University?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 18.6% more expensive to attend than McMurry University for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at NNU than McMurry University ($35,548.00 vs. $29,972.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McMurry University than NNU ($18,757 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 13.5% lower than costs at Northwest Nazarene University ($9,250 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 9.9% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($23,537 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 169 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming NNU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at NNU (3.59)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than McMurry University (56.5%)
NNU vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or McMurry 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 McMurry University and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than McMurry University (52% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from McMurry University earn on average $700 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $824 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,824)
- NNU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/