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Overview |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Bridgewater State | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Bridgewater, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,733 | 9,604 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #674 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndm.edu | bridgew.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Bridgewater State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,250 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,250 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,950 | $14,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $17,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $8,616 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Bridgewater State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,680 | 8,807 | ||
| Admitted | 1,169 | 7,725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Bridgewater State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Bridgewater State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,590 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $254 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Bridgewater State | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Bridgewater State | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Bridgewater State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bridgewater State University is larger than than Notre Dame of Maryland University based on total student enrollment (9,604 students vs. 1,733 students)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Bridgewater State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Bridgewater State?
- Notre Dame of Maryland University is 4,213.2% more expensive to attend than Bridgewater State for in-state tuition ($39,250.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 456.7% higher at Notre Dame of Maryland University than Bridgewater State University ($39,250.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater State University than Notre Dame of Maryland University ($17,225 vs. $22,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame of Maryland University are 9.4% lower than costs at Bridgewater State University ($12,950 vs. $14,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame of Maryland University than Bridgewater State University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame of Maryland University students is 297.7% larger than aid received Bridgewater State University ($34,267 vs. $8,616)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Bridgewater State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Bridgewater State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bridgewater State or Notre Dame of Maryland University .
- The average SAT score at Notre Dame of Maryland University (1087) is 91 points higher than at Bridgewater State (996)
- Incoming Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bridgewater State (22)
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Bridgewater State (3.21)
- Bridgewater State has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Notre Dame of Maryland University (69.6%)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Bridgewater State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Bridgewater State? 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 Bridgewater State and Notre Dame of Maryland University.
- The graduation rate at Bridgewater State is higher than Notre Dame of Maryland University (52% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame of Maryland University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Bridgewater State graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $45,700)
- Bridgewater State University students graduate with a $1,410 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates. ($24,590 vs. $26,000)
- Bridgewater State graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates. ($254 vs. $268)
- More Bridgewater State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame of Maryland University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/