by our College Data Analytics TeamIs NNU worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
NNU is ranked #2,429 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within Idaho, it ranks #12 of 14 for value.
Among the majors NNU offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| General Studies | #214 of 243 |
| Teacher Education | #219 of 265 |
| Social Work | #389 of 436 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | #414 of 473 |
| Liberal Arts | #414 of 473 |
| Public Administration | #480 of 552 |
| Elementary Education | #587 of 681 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | #672 of 789 |
| Registered Nursing | #787 of 966 |
| Nursing | #787 of 966 |
Read the full NNU value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Northwest Nazarene University is ranked #4 out of #15 in Idaho for quality and #12 out of #14 for Idaho value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the NNU financial aid page to be sure.
Northwest Nazarene University is ranked #2,429 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Northwest Nazarene University provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at NNU costs about $30,867. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $123,469 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $55,324 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $29,580 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $30,867 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $123,469 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the NNU net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a NNU degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $221,296 | — | — |
| All Students | $123,469 | #2,429 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $118,320 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $221,296 | — | — |
| All Students | $123,469 | #12 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $118,320 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at NNU shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $22,918 |
| $30K–$48K | $21,975 |
| $48K–$75K | $24,101 |
| $75K–$110K | $26,385 |
| Over $110K | $28,028 |
About 95% of NNU undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,842 per year. Get more details on the NNU financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average NNU cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.