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Overview |
Holy Names University | NDNU | ||
| Location | Oakland, CA | Belmont, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 959 | 201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hnu.edu | ndnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Holy Names University | NDNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,579 | $36,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,579 | $36,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,274 | $15,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,065 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,236 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Holy Names University | NDNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 921 | - | ||
| Admitted | 921 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 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) | |||
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Academics |
Holy Names University | NDNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Holy Names University | NDNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $58,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,222 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $260 |
Diversity |
Holy Names University | NDNU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Holy Names University | NDNU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Holy Names University | NDNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Holy Names University is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (959 students vs. 201 students)
Holy Names University vs. NDNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Names University or NDNU?
- Holy Names University is 14.5% more expensive to attend than NDNU for in-state tuition ($41,579.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Holy Names University than Notre Dame de Namur University ($41,579.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Names University are 5.2% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($14,274 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Names University than Notre Dame de Namur University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Names University students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($33,236 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Names University or NDNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDNU or Holy Names University .
- The average SAT score at Notre Dame de Namur University (910) is 52 points higher than at Holy Names University (858)
- Incoming NDNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Holy Names University (18)
- Accepted freshman Holy Names University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at NDNU (3.1)
Holy Names University vs. NDNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Names University 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 Holy Names University.
- The graduation rate at NDNU is higher than Holy Names University (51% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Holy Names University graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $55,500)
- Notre Dame de Namur University students graduate with a $1,778 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Names University graduates. ($25,222 vs. $27,000)
- NDNU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Names University graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More NDNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Holy Names University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/