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Boise State Idaho DUofC University of Portland SPU| Northwest Nazarene University | Northwest Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | NCU | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 699 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | NCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
NNU | NCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1140/1215 | ||
| 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 | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | NCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $245 |
Diversity |
NNU | NCU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
NNU | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 35% | ||
Campus |
NNU | NCU | ||
| 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
- Northwest Nazarene University is larger than than NCU based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 699 students)
NNU vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or NCU?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 7.7% more expensive to attend than NCU for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at NNU than Northwest Christian University ($35,548.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Christian University than NNU ($23,787 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 0.2% lower than costs at Northwest Nazarene University ($10,480 vs. $10,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University as Northwest Christian University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Northwest Christian University ($21,411 vs. $20,642)
NNU vs. NCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 64 points higher than at NCU (992)
- Incoming NNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at NCU (3.45)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than NCU (66.8%)
NNU vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or NCU? 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 NCU and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Northwest Christian University earn on average $2,900 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $2,269 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($23,731 vs. $26,000)
- NCU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/