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Overview |
NDNU | Cairn | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Langhorne, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | cairn.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | Cairn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $31,255 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $31,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $11,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $25,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $18,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
NDNU | Cairn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 468 | ||
| Admitted | - | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | |||
| Enrolled % | 53.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
NDNU | Cairn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | Cairn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $279 |
Diversity |
NDNU | Cairn | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
NDNU | Cairn | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 36% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | Cairn | ||
| 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
- Cairn University is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (1,031 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. Cairn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or Cairn?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Cairn for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at NDNU than Cairn University ($36,306.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cairn University are 27.6% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($11,764 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cairn University than Notre Dame de Namur University (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cairn University students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($18,376 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or Cairn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cairn or NDNU .
- The average SAT score at Cairn University (976) is 66 points higher than at NDNU (910)
- Incoming Cairn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NDNU (19)
- Accepted freshman Cairn students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at NDNU (3.1)
NDNU vs. Cairn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU or Cairn? 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 Cairn and NDNU.
- The graduation rate at Cairn is higher than Notre Dame de Namur University (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $21,700 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $37,000)
- Notre Dame de Namur University students graduate with a $1,778 lower median federal student loan debt than Cairn graduates. ($25,222 vs. $27,000)
- NDNU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Cairn graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More Cairn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NDNU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/