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Overview |
NNU | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
NNU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1020/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NNU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
NNU | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 5% | ||
Campus |
NNU | St. Mary's 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
- St. Mary's University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or St. Mary's University?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 4.1% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $34,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at NNU than St. Mary's University ($35,548.00 vs. $34,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Mary's University than NNU ($21,379 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 9% lower than costs at St. Mary's University ($10,500 vs. $11,448)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University as St. Mary's University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 18.8% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($25,439 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's University or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 18 points higher than at St. Mary's University (1038)
- Incoming NNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Mary's University (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at NNU (3.59)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than St. Mary's University (86.2%)
NNU vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or St. Mary's 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. Mary's University and NNU.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (58% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $7,000 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/