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Overview |
NDNU | Bennett College | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | bennett.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | Bennett College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $14,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
NDNU | Bennett College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,042 | ||
| Admitted | - | 465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
NDNU | Bennett College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | Bennett College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $37,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $382 |
Diversity |
NDNU | Bennett College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
NDNU | Bennett College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 70% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | Bennett College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Notre Dame de Namur University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (201 students vs. 168 students)
NDNU vs. Bennett College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or Bennett College?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 126.9% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.9% higher at NDNU than Bennett College for Women ($36,306.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 65% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($9,100 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Notre Dame de Namur University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($14,996 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or Bennett College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennett College or NDNU .
- Accepted freshman NDNU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
NDNU vs. Bennett College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU or Bennett College? 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 Bennett College and NDNU.
- The graduation rate at NDNU is higher than Bennett College for Women (51% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $26,300 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $32,400)
- Notre Dame de Namur University students graduate with a $11,778 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($25,222 vs. $37,000)
- NDNU graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($260 vs. $382)
- More NDNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/