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Boise State Augustana Loras College ISU Monmouth College Idaho WUSTL UIU Bradley DUofC Roosevelt University University of Portland| Northwest Nazarene University | Saint Ambrose University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
NNU | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
NNU | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
NNU | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 64% | ||
Campus |
NNU | St. Ambrose 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
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or St. Ambrose University ?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 3.7% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at NNU than Saint Ambrose University ($35,548.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Ambrose University than NNU ($23,359 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 14.2% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($10,500 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 19% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($25,476 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 6 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming NNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
NNU vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University and NNU.
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (62% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $5,300 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,000)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $236 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($25,764 vs. $26,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/