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Overview |
NDNU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Incline Village, NV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 631 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | sierranevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $34,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $34,319 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $13,825 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 0% |
Admission |
NDNU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1200 | |||
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Academics |
NDNU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $255 |
Diversity |
NDNU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
NDNU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 67% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| 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
- Sierra Nevada University is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (631 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. Sierra Nevada University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or Sierra Nevada University?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Sierra Nevada University for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $34,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at NDNU than Sierra Nevada University ($36,306.00 vs. $34,319.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sierra Nevada University are 8.6% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($13,825 vs. $15,016)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame de Namur University as Sierra Nevada University (0% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame de Namur University students is NaN larger than aid received Sierra Nevada University ($0 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or Sierra Nevada University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sierra Nevada University or NDNU .
- The average SAT score at Sierra Nevada University (1012) is 102 points higher than at NDNU (910)
- Incoming Sierra Nevada University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NDNU (19)
- Accepted freshman Sierra Nevada University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at NDNU (3.1)
NDNU vs. Sierra Nevada University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU or Sierra Nevada 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 Sierra Nevada University and NDNU.
- The graduation rate at NDNU is higher than Sierra Nevada University (51% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Sierra Nevada University graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $43,600)
- Sierra Nevada University students graduate with a $472 lower median federal student loan debt than NDNU graduates. ($24,750 vs. $25,222)
- Sierra Nevada University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than NDNU graduates. ($255 vs. $260)
- More NDNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sierra Nevada University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/