Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Mount St. Mary's College Taylor University Notre Dame College| Notre Dame de Namur University | Saint Mary of the Woods College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
NDNU | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | smwc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
NDNU | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $31,150 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $31,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $26,438 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
NDNU | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 971 | ||
| Admitted | - | 759 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 868/1052 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
NDNU | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
NDNU | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $26,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $279 |
Diversity |
NDNU | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 25% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 15% |
Students |
NDNU | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 28% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Mary of the Woods College is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (1,147 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at NDNU than Saint Mary of the Woods College ($36,306.00 vs. $31,150.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary of the Woods College are 32.3% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($11,350 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Notre Dame de Namur University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary of the Woods College students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($26,438 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or NDNU .
- The average SAT score at Saint Mary of the Woods College (952) is 42 points higher than at NDNU (910)
- Incoming Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NDNU (19)
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at NDNU (3.1)
NDNU vs. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and NDNU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is higher than Notre Dame de Namur University (57% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $26,400 more per year than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $32,300)
- Notre Dame de Namur University students graduate with a $1,777 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($25,222 vs. $26,999)
- NDNU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More NDNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/