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Overview |
NDNU | Bluefield College | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Bluefield, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | bluefield.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | Bluefield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $27,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $27,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $9,684 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,904 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $18,596 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
NDNU | Bluefield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 984 | ||
| Admitted | - | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24% | |||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
NDNU | Bluefield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | Bluefield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $20,834 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $215 |
Diversity |
NDNU | Bluefield College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
NDNU | Bluefield College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 33% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | Bluefield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bluefield College is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (991 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. Bluefield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or Bluefield College?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 31.5% more expensive to attend than Bluefield College for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $27,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.5% higher at NDNU than Bluefield College ($36,306.00 vs. $27,600.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluefield College are 55.1% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($9,684 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluefield College than Notre Dame de Namur University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluefield College students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($18,596 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or Bluefield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield College or NDNU .
- The average SAT score at Bluefield College (923) is 13 points higher than at NDNU (910)
- Incoming Bluefield College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at NDNU (19)
- Accepted freshman Bluefield College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at NDNU (3.1)
NDNU vs. Bluefield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU or Bluefield 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 Bluefield College and NDNU.
- The graduation rate at NDNU is higher than Bluefield College (51% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Bluefield College graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $45,700)
- Bluefield College students graduate with a $4,388 lower median federal student loan debt than NDNU graduates. ($20,834 vs. $25,222)
- Bluefield College graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than NDNU graduates. ($215 vs. $260)
- More NDNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluefield College 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/