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Overview |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,733 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndm.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,250 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,250 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,950 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,680 | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | 1,169 | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Cleveland State | ||
| 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
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Notre Dame of Maryland University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,733 students)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Cleveland State?
- Notre Dame of Maryland University is 223.2% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($39,250.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.1% higher at Notre Dame of Maryland University than Cleveland State University ($39,250.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Notre Dame of Maryland University ($15,719 vs. $22,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame of Maryland University are 9.6% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($12,950 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame of Maryland University than Cleveland State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame of Maryland University students is 263.2% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($34,267 vs. $9,436)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Notre Dame of Maryland University .
- The average SAT score at Notre Dame of Maryland University (1087) is 59 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Notre Dame of Maryland University (69.6%)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Cleveland State? 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 Cleveland State and Notre Dame of Maryland University.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame of Maryland University is higher than Cleveland State University (48% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame of Maryland University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/