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Boise State NKU Idaho DUofC University of Portland SPU| Northwest Nazarene University | Thomas More University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | Thomas More | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Crestview Hills, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 1,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #688 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | thomasmore.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Thomas More | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $34,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $34,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $21,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $23,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Thomas More | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 2,751 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1005/1256 | ||
| 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 | Thomas More | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Thomas More | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | Thomas More | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
NNU | Thomas More | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 41% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Thomas More | ||
| 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
- Thomas More University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (1,958 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. Thomas More Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Thomas More?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Thomas More for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $34,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at NNU than Thomas More University ($35,548.00 vs. $34,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas More University than NNU ($21,962 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas More University are 4.9% lower than costs at Northwest Nazarene University ($10,014 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas More University students is 11.3% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($23,834 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Thomas More Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Thomas More? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas More or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 40 points higher than at Thomas More (1016)
- Incoming NNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Thomas More (22)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than NNU (88.2%)
NNU vs. Thomas More Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Thomas More? 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 Thomas More and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is the same as at Thomas More University (52% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $11,500 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas More graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas More graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Thomas More students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/