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Overview |
NNU | Moravian College | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 2,533 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #261 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | moravian.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Moravian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $48,569 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $48,569 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $14,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $31,168 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $31,527 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Moravian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 3,284 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 2,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1060/1253 | ||
| 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 | Moravian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Moravian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | Moravian College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
NNU | Moravian College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 37% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Moravian 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
- Moravian University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (2,533 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. Moravian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Moravian College?
- Moravian University is 36.6% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($48,569.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.6% higher at Moravian College than Northwest Nazarene University ($48,569.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Nazarene University than Moravian College ($25,674 vs. $31,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 41.9% lower than costs at Moravian University ($10,500 vs. $14,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moravian University than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moravian University students is 47.2% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($31,527 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Moravian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Moravian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Moravian College or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 50 points higher than at Moravian College (1006)
- Incoming NNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Moravian College (21)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Moravian College (3.55)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Moravian College (67%)
NNU vs. Moravian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Moravian 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 Moravian College and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Moravian College is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (76% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Moravian University earn on average $7,800 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Moravian College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Moravian College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Moravian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/