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Overview |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | RIC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,733 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndm.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,250 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,250 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,950 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,680 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 1,169 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $219 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Notre Dame of Maryland University based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 1,733 students)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame of Maryland University or RIC?
- Notre Dame of Maryland University is 314% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($39,250.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.9% higher at Notre Dame of Maryland University than Rhode Island College ($39,250.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Notre Dame of Maryland University ($11,014 vs. $22,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame of Maryland University are 3.6% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($12,950 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame of Maryland University than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame of Maryland University students is 354.7% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($34,267 vs. $7,537)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame of Maryland University or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Notre Dame of Maryland University .
- The average SAT score at Notre Dame of Maryland University (1087) is 174 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Notre Dame of Maryland University (69.6%)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame of Maryland University or RIC? 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 RIC and Notre Dame of Maryland University.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame of Maryland University is higher than Rhode Island College (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame of Maryland University earn on average $10,700 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $4,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates. ($21,200 vs. $26,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame of Maryland University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/