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Overview |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,733 | 7,553 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndm.edu | nccu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,250 | $3,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,250 | $16,764 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,950 | $11,864 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $13,708 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $16,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,680 | 8,423 | ||
| Admitted | 1,169 | 7,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | |||
| 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 | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | North Carolina Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $320 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 56% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 81% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | North Carolina Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | North Carolina Central 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
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Notre Dame of Maryland University based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 1,733 students)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. North Carolina Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame of Maryland University or North Carolina Central University?
- Notre Dame of Maryland University is 952.8% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($39,250.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.1% higher at Notre Dame of Maryland University than North Carolina Central University ($39,250.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Notre Dame of Maryland University ($13,708 vs. $22,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina Central University are 9.2% lower than costs at Notre Dame of Maryland University ($11,864 vs. $12,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame of Maryland University than North Carolina Central University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame of Maryland University students is 111.9% larger than aid received North Carolina Central University ($34,267 vs. $16,168)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. North Carolina Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame of Maryland University or North Carolina Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Carolina Central University or Notre Dame of Maryland University .
- The average SAT score at Notre Dame of Maryland University (1087) is 208 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Notre Dame of Maryland University (69.6%)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. North Carolina Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame of Maryland University or North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University and Notre Dame of Maryland University.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame of Maryland University is higher than North Carolina Central University (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame of Maryland University earn on average $17,500 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $35,200)
- Notre Dame of Maryland University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,000)
- Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($268 vs. $320)
- More Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/