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Overview |
NDNU | Hood | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Frederick, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 2,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | hood.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | Hood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $34,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
NDNU | Hood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.41 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NDNU | Hood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | Hood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $279 |
Diversity |
NDNU | Hood | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
NDNU | Hood | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 29% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | Hood | ||
| 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
- Hood College is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. Hood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or Hood?
- Hood College is 20.6% more expensive to attend than NDNU for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at Hood than Notre Dame de Namur University ($43,800.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 10.4% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($13,600 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Notre Dame de Namur University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($34,047 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or Hood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hood or NDNU .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at NDNU (3.1)
NDNU vs. Hood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU or Hood? 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 Hood and NDNU.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Notre Dame de Namur University (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Hood graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $47,300)
- Notre Dame de Namur University students graduate with a $1,778 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($25,222 vs. $27,000)
- NDNU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NDNU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/