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Overview |
NDNU | Sterling College | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Craftsbury Common, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 101 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | sterlingcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | Sterling College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $39,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $39,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $10,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $31,078 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
NDNU | Sterling College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 28 | ||
| Admitted | - | 26 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 38.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
NDNU | Sterling College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | Sterling College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $17,035 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $176 |
Diversity |
NDNU | Sterling College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
NDNU | Sterling College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 78% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | Sterling College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Notre Dame de Namur University is larger than than Sterling College based on total student enrollment (201 students vs. 101 students)
NDNU vs. Sterling College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or Sterling College?
- Sterling College is 7.4% more expensive to attend than NDNU for in-state tuition ($39,000.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Sterling College than Notre Dame de Namur University ($39,000.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sterling College are 44.4% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($10,400 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sterling College than Notre Dame de Namur University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sterling College students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($31,078 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or Sterling College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sterling College or NDNU .
- Accepted freshman NDNU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.1) as students at Sterling College (3.1)
NDNU vs. Sterling College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU or Sterling 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 Sterling College and NDNU.
- The graduation rate at NDNU is higher than Sterling College (51% vs. 50%)
- Sterling College students graduate with a $8,187 lower median federal student loan debt than NDNU graduates. ($17,035 vs. $25,222)
- Sterling College graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than NDNU graduates. ($176 vs. $260)
- More Sterling College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NDNU students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/