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Mount St. Mary's College| Notre Dame de Namur University | Centra College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDNU | Centra College | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
NDNU | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 15 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | |||
| Enrolled % | 50% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $124 |
Diversity |
NDNU | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
NDNU | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 0% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Centra College is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (227 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or Centra College?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 292.9% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 292.9% higher at NDNU than Centra College ($36,306.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 59.6% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($9,406 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than Notre Dame de Namur University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centra College students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($6,495 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or NDNU .
NDNU vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU or Centra 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 Centra College and NDNU.
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Centra College graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $44,800)
- Centra College students graduate with a $13,180 lower median federal student loan debt than NDNU graduates. ($12,042 vs. $25,222)
- Centra College graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than NDNU graduates. ($124 vs. $260)
- More Centra College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NDNU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/