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Mount St. Mary's College| Notre Dame de Namur University | Northwest Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDNU | NCU | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 699 | ||
| 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 | NCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
NDNU | NCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 552 | ||
| Admitted | - | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1215 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
NDNU | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | NCU | ||
| 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 | NCU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 58% | ||
| 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 | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 35% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | NCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Christian University is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (699 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or NCU?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 10% more expensive to attend than NCU for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at NDNU than Northwest Christian University ($36,306.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 43.3% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($10,480 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Christian University than Notre Dame de Namur University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Christian University students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($20,642 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or NDNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Christian University (992) is 82 points higher than at NDNU (910)
- Incoming NCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NDNU (19)
- Accepted freshman NCU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at NDNU (3.1)
NDNU vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU or NCU? 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 NCU and NDNU.
- The graduation rate at NCU 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 NCU graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $45,900)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $1,491 lower median federal student loan debt than NDNU graduates. ($23,731 vs. $25,222)
- NCU 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 NCU 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/