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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Notre Dame College Methodist NSU NCAT UALR Stevenson University ECU UNCG UAPB| Notre Dame of Maryland University | Fayetteville State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,733 | 6,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndm.edu | uncfsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,250 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,250 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,950 | $9,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $6,355 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $10,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,680 | 4,116 | ||
| Admitted | 1,169 | 3,344 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 81.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | |||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $32,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,161 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $229 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 56% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 64% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Fayetteville State University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Fayetteville State University | ||
| 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
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than Notre Dame of Maryland University based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 1,733 students)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Fayetteville State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Fayetteville State University?
- Notre Dame of Maryland University is 3,825% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($39,250.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 685% higher at Notre Dame of Maryland University than Fayetteville State University ($39,250.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than Notre Dame of Maryland University ($6,355 vs. $22,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 37.2% lower than costs at Notre Dame of Maryland University ($9,440 vs. $12,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame of Maryland University than Fayetteville State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame of Maryland University students is 241% larger than aid received Fayetteville State University ($34,267 vs. $10,050)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Fayetteville State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Fayetteville State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fayetteville State University or Notre Dame of Maryland University .
- The average SAT score at Notre Dame of Maryland University (1087) is 217 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than Notre Dame of Maryland University (69.6%)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Fayetteville State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Fayetteville State 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 Fayetteville State University and Notre Dame of Maryland University.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame of Maryland University is higher than Fayetteville State University (48% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame of Maryland University earn on average $20,200 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $3,839 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates. ($22,161 vs. $26,000)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates. ($229 vs. $268)
- More Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/