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Mount St. Mary's College| Notre Dame de Namur University | Maria College of Albany | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDNU | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | mariacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $15,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $15,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,537 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 50% |
Admission |
NDNU | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 162 | ||
| Admitted | - | 157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 38.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| 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 | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $20,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $208 |
Diversity |
NDNU | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 21% |
Students |
NDNU | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 0% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Maria College of Albany is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (805 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. Maria College of Albany Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or Maria College of Albany?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 127.2% more expensive to attend than Maria College of Albany for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $15,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.2% higher at NDNU than Maria College of Albany ($36,306.00 vs. $15,980.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maria College of Albany are 58.4% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($9,480 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maria College of Albany than Notre Dame de Namur University (50% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maria College of Albany students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($8,818 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or Maria College of Albany? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maria College of Albany or NDNU .
- Accepted freshman NDNU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Maria College of Albany (2.5)
NDNU vs. Maria College of Albany Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU or Maria College of Albany? 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 Maria College of Albany and NDNU.
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $15,300 more per year than Maria College of Albany graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $43,400)
- Maria College of Albany students graduate with a $5,104 lower median federal student loan debt than NDNU graduates. ($20,118 vs. $25,222)
- Maria College of Albany graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than NDNU graduates. ($208 vs. $260)
- More NDNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maria College of Albany students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/