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Overview |
La Sierra University | NDNU | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Belmont, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,614 | 201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #645 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasierra.edu | ndnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Sierra University | NDNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,912 | $36,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,912 | $36,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,325 | $15,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,076 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,867 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
La Sierra University | NDNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,878 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,725 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
La Sierra University | NDNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Sierra University | NDNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $58,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $25,222 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $260 |
Diversity |
La Sierra University | NDNU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 14% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
La Sierra University | NDNU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 15% | ||
Campus |
La Sierra 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
- La Sierra University is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (1,614 students vs. 201 students)
La Sierra University vs. NDNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Sierra University or NDNU?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 7.1% more expensive to attend than La Sierra University for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $33,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at NDNU than La Sierra University ($36,306.00 vs. $33,912.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Sierra University are 32.6% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($11,325 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Sierra University than Notre Dame de Namur University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Sierra University students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($21,867 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, La Sierra University or NDNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDNU or La Sierra University .
- The average SAT score at La Sierra University (929) is 19 points higher than at NDNU (910)
- Incoming La Sierra University students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at NDNU (19)
- Accepted freshman La Sierra University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at NDNU (3.1)
La Sierra University vs. NDNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Sierra 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 La Sierra University.
- The graduation rate at NDNU is higher than La Sierra University (51% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $6,800 more per year than La Sierra University graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $51,900)
- Notre Dame de Namur University students graduate with a $4,778 lower median federal student loan debt than La Sierra University graduates. ($25,222 vs. $30,000)
- NDNU graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than La Sierra University graduates. ($260 vs. $310)
- More NDNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Sierra University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/