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Overview |
NNU | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
NNU | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 12% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Otterbein University | ||
| 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
- Otterbein University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Otterbein University?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at NNU than Otterbein University ($35,548.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than NNU ($22,661 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 14.2% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($10,500 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 12.4% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($24,060 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 64 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NNU (24)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at NNU (3.59)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Otterbein University (83.7%)
NNU vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Otterbein University? 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 Otterbein University and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (62% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $1,800 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/