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Overview |
SHU | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 1,733 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | ndm.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $39,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $39,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $12,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $22,675 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $34,267 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 1,680 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 1,169 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 4.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
SHU | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
SHU | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 20% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Notre Dame of Maryland University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 1,733 students)
SHU vs. Notre Dame of Maryland University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Notre Dame of Maryland University?
- Sacred Heart University is 18% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame of Maryland University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $39,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at SHU than Notre Dame of Maryland University ($46,310.00 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 SHU ($22,675 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame of Maryland University are 35.3% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($12,950 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame of Maryland University than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame of Maryland University students is 75.9% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($34,267 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Notre Dame of Maryland University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Notre Dame of Maryland University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame of Maryland University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at SHU (3.55)
- Notre Dame of Maryland University has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Notre Dame of Maryland University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Notre Dame of Maryland University? 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 Notre Dame of Maryland University and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Notre Dame of Maryland University (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $52,700)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame of Maryland University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/