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California State University-Northridge CSUMB CSU CSUDH California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay San Francisco State Sonoma State University California State University-San Bernardino CSU Bakersfield UC Merced Cal State Fullerton| Notre Dame de Namur University | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDNU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 72% |
Admission |
NDNU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 6.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
NDNU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $156 |
Diversity |
NDNU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
NDNU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 1% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or CSU Channel Islands?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 532.3% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106% higher at NDNU than California State University Channel Islands ($36,306.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame de Namur University are 8.6% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($15,016 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Channel Islands than Notre Dame de Namur University (72% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($9,412 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or NDNU .
- Accepted freshman CSU Channel Islands students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.22) than students at NDNU (3.1)
NDNU vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and NDNU.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Notre Dame de Namur University (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $12,600 more per year than CSU Channel Islands graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $46,100)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $10,039 lower median federal student loan debt than NDNU graduates. ($15,183 vs. $25,222)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than NDNU graduates. ($156 vs. $260)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NDNU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/