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Overview |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | NEC | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,733 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndm.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,250 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,250 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,950 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,680 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 1,169 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | NEC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than Notre Dame of Maryland University based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 1,733 students)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame of Maryland University or NEC?
- New England College is 2.4% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame of Maryland University for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $39,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at NEC than Notre Dame of Maryland University ($40,178.00 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 NEC ($22,675 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame of Maryland University are 29.7% lower than costs at New England College ($12,950 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame of Maryland University than New England College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame of Maryland University students is 17.1% larger than aid received New England College ($34,267 vs. $29,272)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame of Maryland University or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Notre Dame of Maryland University .
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 0.85 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Notre Dame of Maryland University (69.6%)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame of Maryland University or NEC? 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 NEC and Notre Dame of Maryland University.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame of Maryland University is higher than New England College (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame of Maryland University earn on average $13,300 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $39,400)
- Notre Dame of Maryland University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/