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Overview |
NNU | Saint Francis University | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Loretto, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 2,857 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #510 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | francis.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Saint Francis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $39,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $39,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $13,452 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $27,459 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $28,453 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 2,167 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 1,583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 73.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Saint Francis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 41% |
Students |
NNU | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 27% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Saint Francis 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 Francis University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (2,857 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. Saint Francis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Saint Francis University?
- Saint Francis University is 12% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($39,820.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Saint Francis University than Northwest Nazarene University ($39,820.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Nazarene University than Saint Francis University ($25,674 vs. $27,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 28.1% lower than costs at Saint Francis University ($10,500 vs. $13,452)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Francis University than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Francis University students is 32.9% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($28,453 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Saint Francis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Saint Francis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Francis University or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Saint Francis University (1060) is 4 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming NNU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Saint Francis University (24)
- Accepted freshman Saint Francis University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at NNU (3.59)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Saint Francis University (73.1%)
NNU vs. Saint Francis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Saint Francis 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 Saint Francis University and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Francis University is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (64% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Saint Francis University earn on average $11,000 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Francis University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Francis University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Saint Francis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/