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Overview |
NNU | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,774 | 2,160 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,570 | $32,780 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,570 | $32,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,291 | $21,009 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,126 | $25,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
NNU | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,571 | 2,287 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 1,788 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63%Open | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9%Open | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 1056/1215 | ||
| 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 | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $287 |
Diversity |
NNU | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
NNU | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 13% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Walsh 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
- Walsh University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (2,160 students vs. 1,774 students)
NNU vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Walsh College?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 17.7% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($38,570.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at NNU than Walsh University ($38,570.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than NNU ($21,009 vs. $27,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 2.3% lower than costs at Walsh University ($11,550 vs. $11,810)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University as Walsh University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walsh University students is 8.6% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($25,120 vs. $23,126)
NNU vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or NNU .
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Walsh College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than NNU (63%)
NNU vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Walsh 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 Walsh College and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Walsh University earn on average $2,400 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,833)
- NNU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($268 vs. $287)
- More Walsh College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/