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Overview |
NDNU | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
NDNU | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NDNU | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $268 |
Diversity |
NDNU | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
NDNU | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 73% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 23.9% more expensive to attend than NDNU for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at Willamette University than Notre Dame de Namur University ($45,000.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 4.7% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($14,340 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Notre Dame de Namur University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($27,700 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or NDNU .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 318 points higher than at NDNU (910)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at NDNU (19)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at NDNU (3.1)
NDNU vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and NDNU.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Notre Dame de Namur University (77% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $54,300)
- Notre Dame de Namur University students graduate with a $778 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($25,222 vs. $26,000)
- NDNU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($260 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NDNU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/