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Cal State LA HMC Soka University of America Cal State Long Beach Mount St. Mary's College| Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | Notre Dame de Namur University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CDU | NDNU | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Belmont, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 777 | 201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cdrewu.edu | ndnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CDU | NDNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,424 | $36,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,424 | $36,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,782 | $15,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,637 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,419 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 0% |
Admission |
CDU | NDNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 834 | - | ||
| Admitted | 671 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5%Open | |||
| Enrolled % | 2.1%Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CDU | NDNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CDU | NDNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,900 | $58,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,319 | $25,222 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $260 |
Diversity |
CDU | NDNU | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 25% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
CDU | NDNU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CDU | NDNU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (777 students vs. 201 students)
CDU vs. NDNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CDU or NDNU?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 151.7% more expensive to attend than CDU for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.7% higher at NDNU than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($36,306.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame de Namur University are 18.4% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($15,016 vs. $17,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science than Notre Dame de Namur University (73% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($11,419 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CDU or NDNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDNU or CDU .
- Accepted freshman CDU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at NDNU (3.1)
CDU vs. NDNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CDU 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 CDU.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $12,200 more per year than NDNU graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $58,700)
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students graduate with a $3,903 lower median federal student loan debt than NDNU graduates. ($21,319 vs. $25,222)
- CDU graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than NDNU graduates. ($220 vs. $260)
- More NDNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CDU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/