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Overview |
NDNU | Alma College | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
NDNU | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
NDNU | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $279 |
Diversity |
NDNU | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
NDNU | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 6% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Alma College is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or Alma College?
- Alma College is 24.9% more expensive to attend than NDNU for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Alma College than Notre Dame de Namur University ($45,346.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 18.9% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($12,624 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Notre Dame de Namur University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($34,736 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or NDNU .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 200 points higher than at NDNU (910)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NDNU (19)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at NDNU (3.1)
NDNU vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU or Alma College? 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 Alma College and NDNU.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Notre Dame de Namur University (67% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $48,300)
- Notre Dame de Namur University students graduate with a $1,778 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($25,222 vs. $27,000)
- NDNU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NDNU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/