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Overview |
NNU | The University of Montana | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Missoula, MT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 9,955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #724 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | umt.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | The University of Montana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $5,515 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $27,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $16,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $5,645 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | The University of Montana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 8,943 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 8,530 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
NNU | The University of Montana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | The University of Montana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $239 |
Diversity |
NNU | The University of Montana | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
NNU | The University of Montana | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 44% | ||
Campus |
NNU | The University of Montana | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Montana is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (9,955 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. The University of Montana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or The University of Montana?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 544.6% more expensive to attend than The University of Montana for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $5,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at NNU than The University of Montana ($35,548.00 vs. $27,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Montana than NNU ($16,361 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 10.6% lower than costs at The University of Montana ($10,500 vs. $11,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Montana than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 279.3% larger than aid received The University of Montana ($21,411 vs. $5,645)
NNU vs. The University of Montana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or The University of Montana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The University of Montana or NNU .
- The average SAT score at The University of Montana (1090) is 34 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming NNU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at The University of Montana (24)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at The University of Montana (3.36)
- The University of Montana has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than NNU (88.2%)
NNU vs. The University of Montana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or The University of Montana? 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 The University of Montana and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than The University of Montana (52% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $2,000 more per year than The University of Montana graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $41,000)
- The University of Montana students graduate with a $2,817 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($23,183 vs. $26,000)
- The University of Montana graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($239 vs. $268)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The University of Montana 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/