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Overview |
NCU | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Lacey, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 699 | 1,609 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #683 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwcu.edu | stmartin.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCU | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,000 | $41,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,000 | $41,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,787 | $21,811 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,642 | $32,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
NCU | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 552 | 2,095 | ||
| Admitted | 369 | 1,991 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1215 | 925/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
NCU | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCU | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,731 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
NCU | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
NCU | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 21% | ||
Campus |
NCU | Saint Martin's University | ||
| 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
- Saint Martin's University is larger than than NCU based on total student enrollment (1,609 students vs. 699 students)
NCU vs. Saint Martin's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCU or Saint Martin's University?
- Saint Martin's University is 26.2% more expensive to attend than NCU for in-state tuition ($41,660.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at Saint Martin's University than Northwest Christian University ($41,660.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Martin's University than NCU ($21,811 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 32.1% lower than costs at Saint Martin's University ($10,480 vs. $13,840)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Christian University as Saint Martin's University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Martin's University students is 58.4% larger than aid received Northwest Christian University ($32,697 vs. $20,642)
NCU vs. Saint Martin's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCU or Saint Martin's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Martin's University or NCU .
- The average SAT score at Saint Martin's University (1047) is 55 points higher than at NCU (992)
- Incoming Saint Martin's University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Martin's University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at NCU (3.45)
- Saint Martin's University has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than NCU (66.8%)
NCU vs. Saint Martin's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCU or Saint Martin's 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 Saint Martin's University and NCU.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Saint Martin's University (100% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Martin's University earn on average $2,600 more per year than NCU graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $45,900)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $1,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Martin's University graduates. ($23,731 vs. $25,000)
- NCU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Martin's University graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Saint Martin's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/