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Mount St. Mary's College| Notre Dame de Namur University | Bushnell University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDNU | Bushnell | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 237 | 758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | Bushnell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $10,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,534 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $22,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
NDNU | Bushnell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 755 | ||
| Admitted | - | 501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1010/1315 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
NDNU | Bushnell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | Bushnell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $245 |
Diversity |
NDNU | Bushnell | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
NDNU | Bushnell | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 35% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | Bushnell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bushnell University is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (758 students vs. 237 students)
NDNU vs. Bushnell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or Bushnell?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Bushnell for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at NDNU than Bushnell University ($36,306.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell University are 36.8% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($10,980 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bushnell University than Notre Dame de Namur University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bushnell University students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($22,933 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or Bushnell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bushnell or NDNU .
- The average SAT score at Bushnell University (992) is 82 points higher than at NDNU (910)
- Incoming Bushnell students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NDNU (19)
- Accepted freshman Bushnell students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at NDNU (3.1)
NDNU vs. Bushnell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU or Bushnell? 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 Bushnell and NDNU.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than Notre Dame de Namur University (100% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Bushnell graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $45,900)
- Bushnell University students graduate with a $1,491 lower median federal student loan debt than NDNU graduates. ($23,731 vs. $25,222)
- Bushnell graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than NDNU graduates. ($245 vs. $260)
- More NDNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bushnell 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/