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Overview |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,733 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndm.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,250 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,250 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,950 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,680 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 1,169 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $227 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than Notre Dame of Maryland University based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 1,733 students)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Fairmont State ?
- Notre Dame of Maryland University is 551.8% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($39,250.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151% higher at Notre Dame of Maryland University than Fairmont State University ($39,250.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Notre Dame of Maryland University ($10,794 vs. $22,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 29.2% lower than costs at Notre Dame of Maryland University ($10,022 vs. $12,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame of Maryland University than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame of Maryland University students is 423.4% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($34,267 vs. $6,547)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Notre Dame of Maryland University .
- The average SAT score at Notre Dame of Maryland University (1087) is 125 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Incoming Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Fairmont State (3.36)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Notre Dame of Maryland University (69.6%)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Fairmont 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 Fairmont State and Notre Dame of Maryland University.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame of Maryland University is higher than Fairmont State University (48% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame of Maryland University earn on average $15,100 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/