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Boise State Idaho DUofC Wisconsin University of Portland SPU Edgewood College| Northwest Nazarene University | Viterbo University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #625 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,260 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $23,257 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $20,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 1,401 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1060/1240 | ||
| 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 | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
NNU | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 41% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Viterbo | ||
| 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
- Viterbo University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Viterbo?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at NNU than Viterbo University ($35,548.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than NNU ($23,257 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 2.3% lower than costs at Northwest Nazarene University ($10,260 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Viterbo University than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 4.1% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($21,411 vs. $20,567)
NNU vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Viterbo University (1090) is 34 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming NNU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Viterbo (24)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Viterbo (72.4%)
NNU vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than Viterbo University (52% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Viterbo University earn on average $1,300 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Viterbo 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/