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Overview |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,733 | 3,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndm.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,250 | $46,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,250 | $46,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,950 | $12,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $23,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $38,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,680 | 4,311 | ||
| Admitted | 1,169 | 3,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | McDaniel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | McDaniel College | ||
| 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
- McDaniel College is larger than than Notre Dame of Maryland University based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 1,733 students)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame of Maryland University or McDaniel College?
- McDaniel College is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame of Maryland University for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $39,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at McDaniel College than Notre Dame of Maryland University ($46,800.00 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 McDaniel College ($22,675 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 5.3% lower than costs at Notre Dame of Maryland University ($12,302 vs. $12,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame of Maryland University as McDaniel College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 13.4% larger than aid received Notre Dame of Maryland University ($38,848 vs. $34,267)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. McDaniel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame of Maryland University or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or Notre Dame of Maryland University .
- The average SAT score at Notre Dame of Maryland University (1087) is 13 points higher than at McDaniel College (1074)
- Incoming Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at McDaniel College (24)
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at McDaniel College (3.64)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Notre Dame of Maryland University (69.6%)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame of Maryland University or McDaniel 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 McDaniel College and Notre Dame of Maryland University.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Notre Dame of Maryland University (74% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $700 more per year than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $52,700)
- Notre Dame of Maryland University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame of Maryland University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/