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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 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 | cua.edu | ndm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $39,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $39,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $12,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $22,675 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $34,267 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 1,680 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 1,169 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 4.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $268 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | Notre Dame of Maryland University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than Notre Dame of Maryland University based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 1,733 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Notre Dame of Maryland University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Notre Dame of Maryland University?
- Catholic University of America is 35.1% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame of Maryland University for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $39,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at Catholic University of America than Notre Dame of Maryland University ($53,040.00 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 Catholic University of America ($22,675 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame of Maryland University are 28.7% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($12,950 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame of Maryland University than Catholic University of America (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 0.5% larger than aid received Notre Dame of Maryland University ($34,449 vs. $34,267)
Catholic University of America vs. Notre Dame of Maryland University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Catholic University of America (3.52)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Notre Dame of Maryland University (69.6%)
Catholic University of America vs. Notre Dame of Maryland University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is higher than Notre Dame of Maryland University (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $5,900 more per year than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $52,700)
- Notre Dame of Maryland University students graduate with a $106 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,106)
- Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($268 vs. $269)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame of Maryland University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/