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Overview |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Alma College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,733 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndm.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,250 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,250 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,950 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,680 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 1,169 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Alma 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
- Notre Dame of Maryland University is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (1,733 students vs. 1,260 students)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Alma College?
- Alma College is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame of Maryland University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $39,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at Alma College than Notre Dame of Maryland University ($45,346.00 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 Alma College ($22,675 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 2.6% lower than costs at Notre Dame of Maryland University ($12,624 vs. $12,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame of Maryland University as Alma College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 1.4% larger than aid received Notre Dame of Maryland University ($34,736 vs. $34,267)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Notre Dame of Maryland University .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 23 points higher than at Notre Dame of Maryland University (1087)
- Incoming Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Alma College (24)
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Alma College (3.5)
- Notre Dame of Maryland University has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Alma 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 Alma College and Notre Dame of Maryland University.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Notre Dame of Maryland University (67% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame of Maryland University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $48,300)
- Notre Dame of Maryland University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Alma College 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/