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Overview |
NDNU | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Bar Harbor, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | coa.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $44,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $44,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $9,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,316 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $32,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
NDNU | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 486 | ||
| Admitted | - | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.69 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NDNU | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $28,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $204 |
Diversity |
NDNU | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
NDNU | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 73% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of the Atlantic is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (380 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. College of the Atlantic Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or College of the Atlantic?
- College of the Atlantic is 22% more expensive to attend than NDNU for in-state tuition ($44,280.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at College of the Atlantic than Notre Dame de Namur University ($44,280.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 52.1% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($9,870 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of the Atlantic than Notre Dame de Namur University (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Atlantic students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($32,602 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or College of the Atlantic? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Atlantic or NDNU .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at NDNU (3.1)
NDNU vs. College of the Atlantic Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU or College of the Atlantic? 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 College of the Atlantic and NDNU.
- The graduation rate at College of the Atlantic is higher than Notre Dame de Namur University (71% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $30,500 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $5,472 lower median federal student loan debt than NDNU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,222)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than NDNU graduates. ($204 vs. $260)
- More College of the Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NDNU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/