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Overview |
NNU | Pacific | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,774 | 3,479 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | #406 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,570 | $53,174 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,570 | $53,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $15,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,291 | $34,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,126 | $34,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
NNU | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,571 | 2,817 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 2,585 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63%Open | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9%Open | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 17/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2026 |
Academics |
NNU | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $270 |
Diversity |
NNU | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
NNU | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 61% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Pacific | ||
| 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
- Pacific University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (3,479 students vs. 1,774 students)
NNU vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 37.9% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($53,174.00 vs. $38,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at Pacific than Northwest Nazarene University ($53,174.00 vs. $38,570.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Nazarene University than Pacific ($27,291 vs. $34,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 30.4% lower than costs at Pacific University ($11,550 vs. $15,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University than Pacific University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 49.3% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($34,521 vs. $23,126)
NNU vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 34 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming NNU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at NNU (3.59)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than NNU (63%)
NNU vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Pacific? 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 Pacific and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Pacific University earn on average $3,800 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $156 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,156)
- NNU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($268 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/