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Overview |
NNU | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
NNU | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 40% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Roanoke College is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Roanoke College?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at NNU than Roanoke College ($35,548.00 vs. $33,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Nazarene University than Roanoke College ($25,674 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 46.3% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($10,500 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 69% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($36,176 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 36 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming NNU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
NNU vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Roanoke 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 Roanoke College and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (69% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $8,200 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NNU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/