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Overview |
NNU | Washington State | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Pullman, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,774 | 26,490 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | #385 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | wsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Washington State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,570 | $10,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,570 | $27,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $13,131 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,291 | $18,155 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,126 | $10,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
NNU | Washington State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,571 | 26,166 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 22,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63%Open | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9%Open | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Academics |
NNU | Washington State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Washington State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,429 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
NNU | Washington State | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
NNU | Washington State | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 15% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Washington State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington State University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (26,490 students vs. 1,774 students)
NNU vs. Washington State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Washington State?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 251.4% more expensive to attend than Washington State for in-state tuition ($38,570.00 vs. $10,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.6% higher at NNU than Washington State University ($38,570.00 vs. $27,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington State University than NNU ($18,155 vs. $27,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 13.7% lower than costs at Washington State University ($11,550 vs. $13,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University than Washington State University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 123% larger than aid received Washington State University ($23,126 vs. $10,370)
NNU vs. Washington State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Washington State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington State or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 17 points higher than at Washington State (1039)
- Incoming NNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Washington State (23)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Washington State (3.5)
- Washington State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than NNU (63%)
NNU vs. Washington State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Washington State? 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 Washington State and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Washington State is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (67% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $11,400 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $43,000)
- Washington State University students graduate with a $5,571 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($20,429 vs. $26,000)
- Washington State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Washington State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/