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Mount St. Mary's College| Notre Dame de Namur University | Western Nevada College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDNU | WNC | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Carson City, NV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 3,582 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | wnc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | WNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $3,383 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $11,284 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $13,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $16,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $6,579 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 91% |
Admission |
NDNU | WNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
| Enrolled % | Open | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
NDNU | WNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | WNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $11,316 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $117 |
Diversity |
NDNU | WNC | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
NDNU | WNC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | WNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Nevada College is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (3,582 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. WNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or WNC?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 973.2% more expensive to attend than WNC for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $3,383.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.7% higher at NDNU than Western Nevada College ($36,306.00 vs. $11,284.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Nevada College are 7.6% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($13,950 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Nevada College than Notre Dame de Namur University (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Nevada College students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($6,579 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or WNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WNC or NDNU .
NDNU vs. WNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU or WNC? 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 WNC and NDNU.
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $25,000 more per year than WNC graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $33,700)
- Western Nevada College students graduate with a $13,906 lower median federal student loan debt than NDNU graduates. ($11,316 vs. $25,222)
- WNC graduates are paying $143 less per month on federal student loans than NDNU graduates. ($117 vs. $260)
- More NDNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WNC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/