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Boise State Idaho DUofC University of Portland SPU| Northwest Nazarene University | Bushnell University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | Bushnell | ||
| 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 | Bushnell | ||
| 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 | Bushnell | ||
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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 | Bushnell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Bushnell | ||
| 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 | Bushnell | ||
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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 | Bushnell | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 35% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Bushnell | ||
| 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 Bushnell based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 699 students)
NNU vs. Bushnell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Bushnell?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Bushnell for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at NNU than Bushnell University ($35,548.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bushnell University than NNU ($23,787 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell 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 Bushnell University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Bushnell University ($21,411 vs. $20,642)
NNU vs. Bushnell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Bushnell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bushnell or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 64 points higher than at Bushnell (992)
- Incoming NNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Bushnell (21)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Bushnell (3.45)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Bushnell (66.8%)
NNU vs. Bushnell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Bushnell? 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 Bushnell and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Bushnell University earn on average $2,900 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $43,000)
- Bushnell University students graduate with a $2,269 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($23,731 vs. $26,000)
- Bushnell 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 Bushnell 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/