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Boise State Harding University Abilene Christian University Idaho ORU Oklahoma City University OBU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UCO-Central DUofC SCAD University of Portland| Northwest Nazarene University | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | OC | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,774 | 2,743 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,570 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,570 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $8,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,291 | $21,810 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,126 | $16,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
NNU | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,571 | 1,367 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 1,327 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63%Open | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9%Open | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
NNU | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $244 |
Diversity |
NNU | OC | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
NNU | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 38% | ||
Campus |
NNU | OC | ||
| 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
- Oklahoma Christian University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (2,743 students vs. 1,774 students)
NNU vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or OC?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 57.1% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($38,570.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.1% higher at NNU than Oklahoma Christian University ($38,570.00 vs. $24,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma Christian University than NNU ($21,810 vs. $27,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma Christian University are 33.1% lower than costs at Northwest Nazarene University ($8,680 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University than Oklahoma Christian University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 41.8% larger than aid received Oklahoma Christian University ($23,126 vs. $16,308)
NNU vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 62 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming OC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NNU (24)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at NNU (3.59)
- OC has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than NNU (63%)
NNU vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or OC? 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 OC and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than Oklahoma Christian University (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $1,200 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $41,800)
- Oklahoma Christian University students graduate with a $2,348 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($23,652 vs. $26,000)
- OC graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($244 vs. $268)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/