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Boise State Saint Xavier University Idaho Elmhurst College DUofC University of Portland SPU Aurora University| Northwest Nazarene University | Trinity Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Palos Heights, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,774 | 883 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | trnty.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,570 | $19,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,570 | $19,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,291 | $17,218 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,126 | $30,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,571 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63%Open | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9%Open | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 1050/1200 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
NNU | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,555 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
NNU | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
NNU | Trinity Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 32% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Trinity Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Nazarene University is larger than than Trinity Christian College based on total student enrollment (1,774 students vs. 883 students)
NNU vs. Trinity Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Trinity Christian College?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 94.8% more expensive to attend than Trinity Christian College for in-state tuition ($38,570.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.8% higher at NNU than Trinity Christian College ($38,570.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Christian College than NNU ($17,218 vs. $27,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Christian College are 3.1% lower than costs at Northwest Nazarene University ($11,200 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Christian College than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Christian College students is 29.8% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($30,026 vs. $23,126)
NNU vs. Trinity Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Trinity Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity Christian College or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Trinity Christian College (1097) is 41 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming NNU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Trinity Christian College (24)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Trinity Christian College (3.48)
- Trinity Christian College has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than NNU (63%)
NNU vs. Trinity Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Trinity Christian College? 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 Trinity Christian College and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Trinity Christian College is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (64% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Trinity Christian College earn on average $1,700 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $43,000)
- Trinity Christian College students graduate with a $1,445 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($24,555 vs. $26,000)
- Trinity Christian College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Trinity Christian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/