| NSA vs. NNU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#195 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #4 in Idaho Colleges | Rankings* | #10 in Federal Region X Universities #1 in Idaho Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$16,800 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$40,824 |
| cheaper$11,200 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,634 |
| Less$3,910 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$21,262 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,270 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,120 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier83.89% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter64.74% |
| Favorable65.56% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower9.94% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller413 | Total Enrollment | Larger1,635 |
| Smaller350 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger1,043 |
| Smaller63 | Graduate Student Population | Larger592 |
| Smaller15 | Online Student Population | Larger268 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower71% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher85% | Retention Rate | Lower77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 843) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,070) | |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 21 | Number of faculty | 196 |
| Lower$51,701 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$60,784 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.