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Mount Marty College Mount St. Mary's College| Notre Dame de Namur University | University of Saint Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDNU | University of St. Mary | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Leavenworth, KS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 1,267 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #725 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | stmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | University of St. Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $31,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $31,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $9,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $23,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
NDNU | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,489 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 935/1066 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
NDNU | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | University of St. Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $245 |
Diversity |
NDNU | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
NDNU | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 50% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | University of St. Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Saint Mary is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (1,267 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. University of St. Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or University of St. Mary ?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 15.4% more expensive to attend than University of St. Mary for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $31,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at NDNU than University of Saint Mary ($36,306.00 vs. $31,450.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Mary are 65.6% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($9,070 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Mary than Notre Dame de Namur University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Mary students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($23,638 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or University of St. Mary ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St. Mary or NDNU .
- The average SAT score at University of Saint Mary (978) is 68 points higher than at NDNU (910)
- Incoming University of St. Mary students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NDNU (19)
- Accepted freshman University of St. Mary students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at NDNU (3.1)
NDNU vs. University of St. Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU or University of St. Mary ? 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 University of St. Mary and NDNU.
- The graduation rate at NDNU is higher than University of Saint Mary (51% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $17,500 more per year than University of St. Mary graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $41,200)
- University of Saint Mary students graduate with a $1,472 lower median federal student loan debt than NDNU graduates. ($23,750 vs. $25,222)
- University of St. Mary graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than NDNU graduates. ($245 vs. $260)
- More NDNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St. Mary students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/