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Overview |
NNU | University of Portland | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 3,793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #120 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | up.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | University of Portland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $51,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $51,352 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $17,172 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $33,717 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $33,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
NNU | University of Portland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 10,122 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 9,364 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1228/1410 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NNU | University of Portland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | University of Portland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $251 |
Diversity |
NNU | University of Portland | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
NNU | University of Portland | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 67% | ||
Campus |
NNU | University of Portland | ||
| 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
- University of Portland is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (3,793 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. University of Portland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or University of Portland?
- University of Portland is 44.5% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($51,352.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.5% higher at University of Portland than Northwest Nazarene University ($51,352.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Nazarene University than University of Portland ($25,674 vs. $33,717)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 63.5% lower than costs at University of Portland ($10,500 vs. $17,172)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University as University of Portland (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Portland students is 57.2% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($33,657 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. University of Portland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or University of Portland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Portland or NNU .
- The average SAT score at University of Portland (1195) is 139 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Accepted freshman University of Portland students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at NNU (3.59)
- University of Portland has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than NNU (88.2%)
NNU vs. University of Portland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or University of Portland? 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 University of Portland and NNU.
- The graduation rate at University of Portland is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (76% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Portland earn on average $16,000 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $43,000)
- University of Portland students graduate with a $1,687 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($24,313 vs. $26,000)
- University of Portland graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($251 vs. $268)
- More University of Portland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/