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Mount St. Mary's College| Notre Dame de Namur University | Clarks Summit University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDNU | BBC | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
NDNU | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 342 | ||
| Admitted | - | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NDNU | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $182 |
Diversity |
NDNU | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
NDNU | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 57% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | BBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clarks Summit University is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (552 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or BBC?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 22.2% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at NDNU than Clarks Summit University ($36,306.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 105.7% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($7,300 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Notre Dame de Namur University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarks Summit University students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($19,782 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or NDNU .
- Accepted freshman BBC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at NDNU (3.1)
NDNU vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU or BBC? 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 BBC and NDNU.
- The graduation rate at NDNU is higher than Clarks Summit University (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $24,900 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $7,534 lower median federal student loan debt than NDNU graduates. ($17,688 vs. $25,222)
- BBC graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than NDNU graduates. ($182 vs. $260)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NDNU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/