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Boise State University of Lynchburg Randolph-Macon RU Idaho DUofC University of Portland SPU Sweet Briar College VCU Liberty University| Northwest Nazarene University | Randolph College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | Randolph | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,774 | 634 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | randolphcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Randolph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,570 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,570 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $11,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,291 | $20,856 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,126 | $22,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Randolph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,571 | 1,935 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 1,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63%Open | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9%Open | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1210 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
NNU | Randolph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Randolph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | Randolph | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
NNU | Randolph | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 23% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Randolph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Randolph based on total student enrollment (1,774 students vs. 634 students)
NNU vs. Randolph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Randolph?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 36.1% more expensive to attend than Randolph for in-state tuition ($38,570.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.1% higher at NNU than Randolph College ($38,570.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Randolph College than NNU ($20,856 vs. $27,291)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 2.9% lower than costs at Randolph College ($11,550 vs. $11,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph College than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 0.6% larger than aid received Randolph College ($23,126 vs. $22,982)
NNU vs. Randolph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Randolph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 42 points higher than at Randolph (1014)
- Incoming NNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Randolph (22)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Randolph (3.35)
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than NNU (63%)
NNU vs. Randolph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Randolph? 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 Randolph and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Randolph is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Randolph College earn on average $200 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randolph students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/