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Overview |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Saint Peter, MN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,836 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndm.edu | gustavus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,430 | $53,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,430 | $53,570 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,335 | $11,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,552 | $28,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,839 | $37,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,309 | 4,450 | ||
| Admitted | 1,997 | 2,750 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 61.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Gustavus Adolphus College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Gustavus Adolphus 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
- Gustavus Adolphus College is larger than than Notre Dame of Maryland University based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 1,836 students)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Gustavus Adolphus College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 32.5% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame of Maryland University for in-state tuition ($53,570.00 vs. $40,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.5% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Notre Dame of Maryland University ($53,570.00 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 Gustavus Adolphus College ($22,552 vs. $28,805)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 18.1% lower than costs at Notre Dame of Maryland University ($11,290 vs. $13,335)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame of Maryland University than Gustavus Adolphus College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame of Maryland University students is 1.7% larger than aid received Gustavus Adolphus College ($37,839 vs. $37,193)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Gustavus Adolphus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gustavus Adolphus College or Notre Dame of Maryland University .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Notre Dame of Maryland University (3.66)
- Notre Dame of Maryland University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (61.8%)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Gustavus Adolphus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College and Notre Dame of Maryland University.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Notre Dame of Maryland University (82% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $52,700)
- Notre Dame of Maryland University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame of Maryland University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/