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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| Notre Dame de Namur University | University of San Diego | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDNU | USD | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 8,815 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | sandiego.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $53,810 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $53,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $17,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $36,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $36,408 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 83% |
Admission |
NDNU | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 14,334 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
NDNU | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $70,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $22,904 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $236 |
Diversity |
NDNU | USD | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
NDNU | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 40% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or USD?
- University of San Diego is 48.2% more expensive to attend than NDNU for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.2% higher at USD than Notre Dame de Namur University ($53,810.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame de Namur University are 13.3% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($15,016 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Diego than Notre Dame de Namur University (83% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($36,408 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or NDNU .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 326 points higher than at NDNU (910)
- Incoming USD students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at NDNU (19)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.85 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at NDNU (3.1)
NDNU vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU or USD? 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 USD and NDNU.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Notre Dame de Namur University (75% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $11,500 more per year than NDNU graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $58,700)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $2,318 lower median federal student loan debt than NDNU graduates. ($22,904 vs. $25,222)
- USD graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than NDNU graduates. ($236 vs. $260)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NDNU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/