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Overview |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Hampshire College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Amherst, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,733 | 508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndm.edu | hampshire.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Hampshire College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,250 | $52,714 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,250 | $52,714 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,950 | $14,432 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $24,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $44,835 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Hampshire College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,680 | 2,090 | ||
| Admitted | 1,169 | 1,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 68.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Hampshire College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Hampshire College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,531 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $243 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Hampshire College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Hampshire College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Hampshire College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Notre Dame of Maryland University is larger than than Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (1,733 students vs. 508 students)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Hampshire College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Hampshire College?
- Hampshire College is 34.3% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame of Maryland University for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $39,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at Hampshire College than Notre Dame of Maryland University ($52,714.00 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 Hampshire College ($22,675 vs. $24,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame of Maryland University are 11.4% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($12,950 vs. $14,432)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame of Maryland University as Hampshire College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 30.8% larger than aid received Notre Dame of Maryland University ($44,835 vs. $34,267)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Hampshire College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Hampshire College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampshire College or Notre Dame of Maryland University .
- Notre Dame of Maryland University has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Hampshire College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Hampshire 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 Hampshire College and Notre Dame of Maryland University.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than Notre Dame of Maryland University (61% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame of Maryland University earn on average $15,600 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $2,469 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates. ($23,531 vs. $26,000)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates. ($243 vs. $268)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame of Maryland University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/