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San Francisco State Cal State Long Beach Cal State Fullerton Sacramento State CSUDH California State University-Fresno California State University-San Bernardino California State University-Northridge CSU Cal State East Bay La Verne UC Merced| California State University Los Angeles | Notre Dame de Namur University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | NDNU | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Belmont, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,460 | 201 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | ndnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | NDNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $36,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $36,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,998 | $15,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,801 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,907 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 0% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | NDNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,939 | - | ||
| Admitted | 29,507 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 19, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State LA | NDNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | NDNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $58,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | $25,222 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | $260 |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | NDNU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Cal State LA | NDNU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | NDNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Los Angeles is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (26,460 students vs. 201 students)
Cal State LA vs. NDNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or NDNU?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 532.3% more expensive to attend than Cal State LA for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106% higher at NDNU than California State University Los Angeles ($36,306.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame de Namur University are 19.9% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($15,016 vs. $17,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Los Angeles than Notre Dame de Namur University (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Los Angeles students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($10,907 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA or NDNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDNU or Cal State LA .
- The average SAT score at Notre Dame de Namur University (910) is 36 points higher than at Cal State LA (874)
- Incoming NDNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Cal State LA (18)
- Accepted freshman Cal State LA students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at NDNU (3.1)
Cal State LA vs. NDNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA or NDNU? 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 NDNU and Cal State LA.
- The graduation rate at NDNU is higher than California State University Los Angeles (51% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Cal State LA graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $46,900)
- California State University Los Angeles students graduate with a $12,302 lower median federal student loan debt than NDNU graduates. ($12,920 vs. $25,222)
- Cal State LA graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than NDNU graduates. ($133 vs. $260)
- More NDNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State LA students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/