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Mount St. Mary's College| Notre Dame de Namur University | Mercy College of Health Sciences | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDNU | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Des Moines, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | mchs.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $16,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $16,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $7,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,433 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 75% |
Admission |
NDNU | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 152 | ||
| Admitted | - | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 46.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
NDNU | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $206 |
Diversity |
NDNU | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
NDNU | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 10% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
| 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
- Mercy College of Health Sciences is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (911 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. Mercy College of Health Sciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or Mercy College of Health Sciences?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 118.3% more expensive to attend than Mercy College of Health Sciences for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $16,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.3% higher at NDNU than Mercy College of Health Sciences ($36,306.00 vs. $16,632.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Health Sciences are 102.6% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($7,410 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Health Sciences than Notre Dame de Namur University (75% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College of Health Sciences students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($9,472 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or Mercy College of Health Sciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy College of Health Sciences or NDNU .
- Accepted freshman Mercy College of Health Sciences students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at NDNU (3.1)
NDNU vs. Mercy College of Health Sciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU or Mercy College of Health Sciences? 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 Mercy College of Health Sciences and NDNU.
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Mercy College of Health Sciences graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $47,400)
- Mercy College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $5,222 lower median federal student loan debt than NDNU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,222)
- Mercy College of Health Sciences graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than NDNU graduates. ($206 vs. $260)
- More Mercy College of Health Sciences 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/