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Sacramento State San Francisco State Humboldt State University San Jose State UC Merced Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University California State University-Fresno Cal State East Bay UC Davis Cal Poly San Diego State| California State University Chico | Notre Dame de Namur University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | NDNU | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Belmont, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,183 | 201 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #659 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | ndnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | NDNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $36,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $36,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,212 | $15,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,517 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,162 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU | NDNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,417 | - | ||
| Admitted | 20,347 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | |||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
CSU | NDNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | NDNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $58,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $25,222 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $260 |
Diversity |
CSU | NDNU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
CSU | NDNU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CSU | NDNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (14,183 students vs. 201 students)
CSU vs. NDNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or NDNU?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 532.3% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106% higher at NDNU than California State University Chico ($36,306.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame de Namur University are 1.3% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($15,016 vs. $15,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at California State University Chico than Notre Dame de Namur University (62% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($9,162 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or NDNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDNU or CSU .
- The average SAT score at California State University Chico (1003) is 93 points higher than at NDNU (910)
- Incoming CSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NDNU (19)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at NDNU (3.1)
CSU vs. NDNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Notre Dame de Namur University (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $6,300 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $52,400)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $8,222 lower median federal student loan debt than NDNU graduates. ($17,000 vs. $25,222)
- CSU graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than NDNU graduates. ($175 vs. $260)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NDNU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/