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Mount St. Mary's College| Notre Dame de Namur University | University of the Southwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDNU | USW | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Hobbs, NM | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 1,066 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | usw.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | USW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $17,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $17,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $8,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,533 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,365 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
NDNU | USW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
NDNU | USW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | USW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $242 |
Diversity |
NDNU | USW | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 26% |
Students |
NDNU | USW | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 48% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | USW | ||
| 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
- University of the Southwest is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (1,066 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. USW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or USW?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 113.6% more expensive to attend than USW for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $17,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.6% higher at NDNU than University of the Southwest ($36,306.00 vs. $17,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Southwest are 68.5% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($8,910 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Southwest than Notre Dame de Namur University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Southwest students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($8,365 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or USW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USW or NDNU .
- Accepted freshman NDNU students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at USW (2.63)
NDNU vs. USW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU or USW? 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 USW and NDNU.
- The graduation rate at NDNU is higher than University of the Southwest (51% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $13,000 more per year than USW graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $45,700)
- University of the Southwest students graduate with a $1,722 lower median federal student loan debt than NDNU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,222)
- USW graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than NDNU graduates. ($242 vs. $260)
- More NDNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USW students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/