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Overview |
NNU | Carroll College | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Helena, MT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 1,168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #447 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | carroll.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Carroll College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $37,828 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $37,828 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $23,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $28,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Carroll College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 1,519 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 1,186 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 13/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1080/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
Academics |
NNU | Carroll College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Carroll College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | Carroll College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
NNU | Carroll College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 60% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Carroll College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Nazarene University is larger than than Carroll College based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 1,168 students)
NNU vs. Carroll College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Carroll College?
- Carroll College is 6.4% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($37,828.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Carroll College than Northwest Nazarene University ($37,828.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll College than NNU ($23,916 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 6.5% lower than costs at Carroll College ($10,500 vs. $11,182)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll College than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carroll College students is 32% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($28,266 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Carroll College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Carroll College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll College or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Carroll College (1110) is 54 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming Carroll College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NNU (24)
- Accepted freshman Carroll College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at NNU (3.59)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Carroll College (78.1%)
NNU vs. Carroll College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Carroll College? 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 Carroll College and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Carroll College is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Carroll College earn on average $4,500 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Carroll College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/