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Boise State Idaho FLC JCSU Mount Olive College DUofC Brevard College University of Portland Castleton State College SPU| Northwest Nazarene University | Lees McRae College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
NNU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $206 |
Diversity |
NNU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 18% |
Students |
NNU | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 50% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Nazarene University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,778 students vs. 855 students)
NNU vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Lees-McRae College?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 34.2% more expensive to attend than Lees-McRae College for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at NNU than Lees McRae College ($35,548.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lees McRae College than NNU ($24,108 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 16.2% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($10,500 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 17.6% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($21,411 vs. $18,205)
NNU vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Lees-McRae College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lees-McRae College or NNU .
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
NNU vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Lees-McRae 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 Lees-McRae College and NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than Lees McRae College (52% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lees-McRae College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/