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Overview |
NDNU | Watkins Institute | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 193 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | watkins.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | Watkins Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $22,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $22,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 0% |
Admission |
NDNU | Watkins Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
NDNU | Watkins Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | Watkins Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $279 |
Diversity |
NDNU | Watkins Institute | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
NDNU | Watkins Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 24% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | Watkins Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Notre Dame de Namur University is larger than than Watkins Institute based on total student enrollment (201 students vs. 193 students)
NDNU vs. Watkins Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or Watkins Institute?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 59.2% more expensive to attend than Watkins Institute for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $22,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.2% higher at NDNU than Watkins College of Art Design & Film ($36,306.00 vs. $22,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Watkins College of Art Design & Film are 36.5% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($11,000 vs. $15,016)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame de Namur University as Watkins College of Art Design & Film (0% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame de Namur University students is NaN larger than aid received Watkins College of Art Design & Film ($0 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or Watkins Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Watkins Institute or NDNU .
- The average SAT score at Watkins College of Art Design & Film (1003) is 93 points higher than at NDNU (910)
- Incoming Watkins Institute students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NDNU (19)
- Accepted freshman Watkins Institute students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at NDNU (3.1)
NDNU vs. Watkins Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU or Watkins Institute? 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 Watkins Institute and NDNU.
- The graduation rate at NDNU is higher than Watkins College of Art Design & Film (51% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $20,000 more per year than Watkins Institute graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $38,700)
- Notre Dame de Namur University students graduate with a $1,778 lower median federal student loan debt than Watkins Institute graduates. ($25,222 vs. $27,000)
- NDNU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Watkins Institute graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More NDNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Watkins Institute 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/