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Westminster College Mount St. Mary's College| Notre Dame de Namur University | William Woods University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDNU | WWU | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
NDNU | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | - | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NDNU | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $221 |
Diversity |
NDNU | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 20% |
Students |
NDNU | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 24% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | WWU | ||
| 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
- William Woods University is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (1,508 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or WWU?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 37% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37% higher at NDNU than William Woods University ($36,306.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 43.7% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($10,450 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than Notre Dame de Namur University (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($20,431 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or NDNU .
- The average SAT score at William Woods University (1035) is 125 points higher than at NDNU (910)
- Incoming WWU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NDNU (19)
- Accepted freshman WWU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at NDNU (3.1)
NDNU vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU or WWU? 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 WWU and NDNU.
- The graduation rate at NDNU is higher than William Woods University (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $20,100 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $3,785 lower median federal student loan debt than NDNU graduates. ($21,437 vs. $25,222)
- WWU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than NDNU graduates. ($221 vs. $260)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NDNU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/