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Boise State Idaho Carroll College RMC DUofC Lake Forest College University of Portland SPU| The College of Idaho | Northwest Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
C of I | NNU | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Nampa, ID | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,076 | 1,774 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #454 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | nnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | NNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,180 | $38,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,180 | $38,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,935 | $11,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,602 | $27,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,927 | $23,126 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
C of I | NNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,553 | 3,571 | ||
| Admitted | 2,150 | 2,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.2% | 63%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 10.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 940/1210 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
C of I | NNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | NNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
C of I | NNU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
C of I | NNU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 42% | ||
Campus |
C of I | NNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwest Nazarene University is larger than than C of I based on total student enrollment (1,774 students vs. 1,076 students)
C of I vs. NNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or NNU?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 9.6% more expensive to attend than C of I for in-state tuition ($38,570.00 vs. $35,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at NNU than The College of Idaho ($38,570.00 vs. $35,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Idaho than NNU ($22,602 vs. $27,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 3.3% lower than costs at The College of Idaho ($11,550 vs. $11,935)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is 12.1% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($25,927 vs. $23,126)
C of I vs. NNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or NNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NNU or C of I .
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (63%) than C of I (47.2%)
C of I vs. NNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I or NNU? 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 NNU and C of I.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from The College of Idaho earn on average $2,700 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $43,000)
- The College of Idaho students graduate with a $5 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($25,995 vs. $26,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University and C of I graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/