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Notre Dame College Stevenson University TU MBC Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Bard College Georgian Court University| Notre Dame of Maryland University | Bard College at Simon's Rock | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Simon's Rock | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Great Barrington, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,836 | 312 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndm.edu | simons-rock.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Simon's Rock | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,430 | $63,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,430 | $63,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,335 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,552 | $45,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,839 | $37,292 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,309 | 179 | ||
| Admitted | 1,997 | 174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 58.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Simon's Rock | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $14,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $149 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Simon's Rock | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Simon's Rock | ||
| 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 Simon's Rock based on total student enrollment (1,836 students vs. 312 students)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Simon's Rock Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Simon's Rock?
- Bard College at Simon's Rock is 56.2% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame of Maryland University for in-state tuition ($63,140.00 vs. $40,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at Simon's Rock than Notre Dame of Maryland University ($63,140.00 vs. $40,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Notre Dame of Maryland University than Simon's Rock ($22,552 vs. $45,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame of Maryland University are 34.1% lower than costs at Bard College at Simon's Rock ($13,335 vs. $17,888)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame of Maryland University as Bard College at Simon's Rock (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame of Maryland University students is 1.5% larger than aid received Bard College at Simon's Rock ($37,839 vs. $37,292)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Simon's Rock Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Simon's Rock? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simon's Rock or Notre Dame of Maryland University .
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Simon's Rock (3.54)
- Simon's Rock has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Notre Dame of Maryland University (86.5%)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Simon's Rock Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Simon's Rock? 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 Simon's Rock and Notre Dame of Maryland University.
- Graduates from Notre Dame of Maryland University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Simon's Rock graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $39,900)
- Bard College at Simon's Rock students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates. ($14,500 vs. $26,000)
- Simon's Rock graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates. ($149 vs. $268)
- More Simon's Rock graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame of Maryland University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/