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Overview |
NDNU | Thomas College | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Waterville, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 1,737 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | thomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | Thomas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $28,954 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $28,954 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $11,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $20,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
NDNU | Thomas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 869 | ||
| Admitted | - | 845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
NDNU | Thomas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | Thomas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $279 |
Diversity |
NDNU | Thomas College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
NDNU | Thomas College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 16% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | Thomas College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas College is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (1,737 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. Thomas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or Thomas College?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 25.4% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at NDNU than Thomas College ($36,306.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 25.2% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($11,998 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than Notre Dame de Namur University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas College students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($20,732 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or Thomas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Thomas College or NDNU .
NDNU vs. Thomas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU or Thomas 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 Thomas College and NDNU.
- The graduation rate at NDNU is higher than Thomas College (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $17,700 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $41,000)
- Notre Dame de Namur University students graduate with a $1,778 lower median federal student loan debt than Thomas College graduates. ($25,222 vs. $27,000)
- NDNU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Thomas College graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More Thomas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NDNU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/