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Mount St. Mary's College UAPB| Philander Smith College | Notre Dame de Namur University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | NDNU | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Belmont, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | ndnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | NDNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $36,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $36,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $15,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 0% |
Admission |
PSC | NDNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
PSC | NDNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | NDNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $58,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $25,222 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $260 |
Diversity |
PSC | NDNU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
PSC | NDNU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 15% | ||
Campus |
PSC | NDNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Philander Smith College is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (769 students vs. 201 students)
PSC vs. NDNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or NDNU?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 207.6% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.6% higher at NDNU than Philander Smith College ($36,306.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 82% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($8,250 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Philander Smith College than Notre Dame de Namur University (86% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Philander Smith College students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($10,317 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or NDNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDNU or PSC .
- Accepted freshman NDNU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. NDNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or NDNU? 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 NDNU and PSC.
- The graduation rate at NDNU is higher than Philander Smith College (51% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $31,900 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $26,800)
- Notre Dame de Namur University students graduate with a $5,778 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($25,222 vs. $31,000)
- NDNU graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($260 vs. $320)
- More NDNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/