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Overview |
NDNU | Finlandia University | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Hancock, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 450 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | finlandia.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | Finlandia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $25,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $25,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $9,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,539 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $15,722 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
NDNU | Finlandia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,385 | ||
| Admitted | - | 922 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.89 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NDNU | Finlandia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | Finlandia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $279 |
Diversity |
NDNU | Finlandia University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 15% |
Students |
NDNU | Finlandia University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 34% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | Finlandia University | ||
| 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
- Finlandia University is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (450 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. Finlandia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or Finlandia University?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 43.2% more expensive to attend than Finlandia University for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $25,346.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at NDNU than Finlandia University ($36,306.00 vs. $25,346.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Finlandia University are 50.5% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($9,978 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Finlandia University than Notre Dame de Namur University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Finlandia University students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($15,722 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or Finlandia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Finlandia University or NDNU .
- The average SAT score at Notre Dame de Namur University (910) is 24 points higher than at Finlandia University (886)
- Incoming NDNU students have at the same average ACT score (19) as students at Finlandia University (19)
- Accepted freshman NDNU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Finlandia University (2.89)
NDNU vs. Finlandia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU or Finlandia University? 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 Finlandia University and NDNU.
- The graduation rate at NDNU is higher than Finlandia University (51% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $21,600 more per year than Finlandia University graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $37,100)
- Notre Dame de Namur University students graduate with a $1,778 lower median federal student loan debt than Finlandia University graduates. ($25,222 vs. $27,000)
- NDNU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Finlandia University graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More NDNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Finlandia University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/