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Notre Dame College Stevenson University Michigan TU MBC Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Kansas City Art Institute Michigan State Kendall College UM-Dearborn Ringling College of Art and Design SCAD| Notre Dame of Maryland University | College for Creative Studies | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | CCS | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Detroit, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,733 | 1,517 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndm.edu | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | CCS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,250 | $48,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,250 | $48,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,950 | $8,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $34,906 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $24,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | CCS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,680 | 1,622 | ||
| Admitted | 1,169 | 798 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 49.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.19 | ||
| 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 | CCS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | CCS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | CCS | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | CCS | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | CCS | ||
| 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 CCS based on total student enrollment (1,733 students vs. 1,517 students)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. CCS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame of Maryland University or CCS?
- College for Creative Studies is 22.4% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame of Maryland University for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $39,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at CCS than Notre Dame of Maryland University ($48,030.00 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 CCS ($22,675 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 46.3% lower than costs at Notre Dame of Maryland University ($8,850 vs. $12,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame of Maryland University than College for Creative Studies (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame of Maryland University students is 41% larger than aid received College for Creative Studies ($34,267 vs. $24,307)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. CCS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame of Maryland University or CCS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCS or Notre Dame of Maryland University .
- The average SAT score at Notre Dame of Maryland University (1087) is 17 points higher than at CCS (1070)
- Incoming Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at CCS (23)
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at CCS (3.19)
- Notre Dame of Maryland University has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than CCS (49.2%)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. CCS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame of Maryland University or CCS? 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 CCS and Notre Dame of Maryland University.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than Notre Dame of Maryland University (57% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame of Maryland University earn on average $6,600 more per year than CCS graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $46,100)
- Notre Dame of Maryland University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More CCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame of Maryland University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/