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Overview |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,733 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndm.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,250 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,250 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,950 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,680 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 1,169 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $217 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Dickinson College | ||
| 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
- Dickinson College is larger than than Notre Dame of Maryland University based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,733 students)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 54.8% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame of Maryland University for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $39,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.8% higher at Dickinson College than Notre Dame of Maryland University ($60,776.00 vs. $39,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Notre Dame of Maryland University than Dickinson College ($22,675 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame of Maryland University are 23.1% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($12,950 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame of Maryland University than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 15.4% larger than aid received Notre Dame of Maryland University ($39,554 vs. $34,267)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Notre Dame of Maryland University .
- Notre Dame of Maryland University has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Dickinson College? 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 Dickinson College and Notre Dame of Maryland University.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Notre Dame of Maryland University (84% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $9,300 more per year than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $52,700)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame of Maryland University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/