- Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) is a private school while College of Western Idaho (CWI) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Idaho.
- NNU has more expensive tuition of $39,370 than CWI ($7,344).
- CWI is larger with 9,920 students than NNU (1,778 students).
Northwest Nazarene University View More Rivals | College of Western Idaho View More Rivals | |
| #1 in Idaho | Rankings | #4 in Idaho Community Colleges |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 2-4 years |
| Nampa, ID | Location | Nampa, ID |
NNU| Known as | CWI | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Associate's - Public Rural-serving Large |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $39,370 | Undergraduate | $4,336 Idaho residents $7,344 out-of-state |
| $11,408 | Graduate | |
| $21,016 | Financial Aid | $3,690 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 73.42% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 39.58% | Yield | |
| 1,120 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,778 | Total Students | 9,920 |
| 1,140 | Undergraduate | 9,920 |
| 638 | Graduate | 0 |
| 409 | Online Enrollment | 2,319 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 58% | Graduation Rate | 26% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 13% | |
| 72% | Retention Rate | 57% |
| $46,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 843) $5,100 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | |
| ✔ (14 meals per week) $6,070 average annual costs | Meal Plan | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 100 Full-time 87 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 164 Full-time 369 Part-time |
| 283 Full-time 98 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 476 Full-time 967 Part-time |
| $59,328 for Faculties $48,575 Part-time | Average Salary | $54,241 for Faculties $53,792 Part-time |