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UCO-Central MACU Mount St. Mary's College| Notre Dame de Namur University | Southern Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDNU | SNU | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | snu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | SNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $7,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $19,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
NDNU | SNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NDNU | SNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | SNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $193 |
Diversity |
NDNU | SNU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
NDNU | SNU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 30% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | SNU | ||
| 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
- Southern Nazarene University is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (1,507 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. SNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or SNU?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 34.5% more expensive to attend than SNU for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at NDNU than Southern Nazarene University ($36,306.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 90.1% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($7,900 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Nazarene University than Notre Dame de Namur University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Nazarene University students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($19,948 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or SNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNU or NDNU .
- Accepted freshman SNU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at NDNU (3.1)
NDNU vs. SNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU or SNU? 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 SNU and NDNU.
- The graduation rate at NDNU is higher than Southern Nazarene University (51% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $5,900 more per year than SNU graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $52,800)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $6,472 lower median federal student loan debt than NDNU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,222)
- SNU graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than NDNU graduates. ($193 vs. $260)
- More NDNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SNU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/