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Boise State Idaho DUofC University of Portland SPU| Northwest Nazarene University | Multnomah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | Multnomah Bible College | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 608 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | multnomah.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Multnomah Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $28,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $28,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $9,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $27,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $17,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Multnomah Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 474 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 53.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 35.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 16/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NNU | Multnomah Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Multnomah Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $219 |
Diversity |
NNU | Multnomah Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
NNU | Multnomah Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 67% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Multnomah Bible College | ||
| 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 Multnomah Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 608 students)
NNU vs. Multnomah Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Multnomah Bible College?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 26.2% more expensive to attend than Multnomah Bible College for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $28,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at NNU than Multnomah University ($35,548.00 vs. $28,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Nazarene University than Multnomah Bible College ($25,674 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Multnomah University are 5.8% lower than costs at Northwest Nazarene University ($9,920 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Multnomah University than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 22.7% larger than aid received Multnomah University ($21,411 vs. $17,452)
NNU vs. Multnomah Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Multnomah Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Multnomah Bible College or NNU .
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Multnomah Bible College (3.25)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Multnomah Bible College (53.4%)
NNU vs. Multnomah Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Multnomah Bible 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 Multnomah Bible College and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than Multnomah University (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Multnomah Bible College graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $35,200)
- Multnomah University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($21,250 vs. $26,000)
- Multnomah Bible College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More Multnomah Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/