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Overview |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,733 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndm.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,250 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,250 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,950 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,680 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 1,169 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $332 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 56% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than Notre Dame of Maryland University based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 1,733 students)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Claflin University?
- Notre Dame of Maryland University is 138.2% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($39,250.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.2% higher at Notre Dame of Maryland University than Claflin University ($39,250.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Notre Dame of Maryland University ($19,951 vs. $22,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 36.6% lower than costs at Notre Dame of Maryland University ($9,480 vs. $12,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame of Maryland University than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame of Maryland University students is 150% larger than aid received Claflin University ($34,267 vs. $13,707)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Notre Dame of Maryland University .
- The average SAT score at Notre Dame of Maryland University (1087) is 272 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Notre Dame of Maryland University (69.6%)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Claflin University? 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 Claflin University and Notre Dame of Maryland University.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame of Maryland University is higher than Claflin University (48% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame of Maryland University earn on average $22,000 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $30,700)
- Notre Dame of Maryland University students graduate with a $6,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,184)
- Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($268 vs. $332)
- More Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/