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Mount St. Mary's College ASU| Notre Dame de Namur University | Paine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDNU | Paine College | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | paine.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | Paine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $12,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $12,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $7,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,755 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
NDNU | Paine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,302 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,701 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NDNU | Paine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | Paine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $28,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $35,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $369 |
Diversity |
NDNU | Paine College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 89% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
NDNU | Paine College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 28% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | Paine College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Paine College is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (310 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. Paine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or Paine College?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 185.7% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.7% higher at NDNU than Paine College ($36,306.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 99.9% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($7,512 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paine College than Notre Dame de Namur University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paine College students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($11,755 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or Paine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paine College or NDNU .
- The average SAT score at Notre Dame de Namur University (910) is 161 points higher than at Paine College (749)
- Incoming NDNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Paine College (16)
- Accepted freshman NDNU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Paine College (2.81)
NDNU vs. Paine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU or Paine College? 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 Paine College and NDNU.
- The graduation rate at NDNU is higher than Paine College (51% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $30,300 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $28,400)
- Notre Dame de Namur University students graduate with a $10,528 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($25,222 vs. $35,750)
- NDNU graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($260 vs. $369)
- More NDNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/