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Overview |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Fitchburg State | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Fitchburg, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,733 | 6,554 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndm.edu | fitchburgstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Fitchburg State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,250 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,250 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,950 | $13,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $15,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $7,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,680 | 3,084 | ||
| Admitted | 1,169 | 2,654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Fitchburg State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Fitchburg State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,685 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $234 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Fitchburg State | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Fitchburg State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Notre Dame of Maryland University based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 1,733 students)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Fitchburg State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Fitchburg State?
- Notre Dame of Maryland University is 3,946.4% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($39,250.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 456.7% higher at Notre Dame of Maryland University than Fitchburg State University ($39,250.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Notre Dame of Maryland University ($15,535 vs. $22,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame of Maryland University are 4.4% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($12,950 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame of Maryland University than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame of Maryland University students is 383.1% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($34,267 vs. $7,093)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Fitchburg State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Fitchburg State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fitchburg State or Notre Dame of Maryland University .
- The average SAT score at Notre Dame of Maryland University (1087) is 94 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Notre Dame of Maryland University (69.6%)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Fitchburg State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg State and Notre Dame of Maryland University.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame of Maryland University is higher than Fitchburg State University (48% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame of Maryland University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $3,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates. ($22,685 vs. $26,000)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates. ($234 vs. $268)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame of Maryland University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/