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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Notre Dame of Maryland University | Towson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | TU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Towson, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,836 | 19,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndm.edu | towson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | TU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,430 | $7,382 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,430 | $24,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,335 | $15,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,552 | $15,064 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,839 | $11,565 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | TU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,309 | 18,948 | ||
| Admitted | 1,997 | 15,689 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 82.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.6% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | |||
| 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 | TU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | TU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $183 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | TU | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | TU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | TU | ||
| 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
- Towson University is larger than than Notre Dame of Maryland University based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 1,836 students)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. TU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame of Maryland University or TU?
- Notre Dame of Maryland University is 447.7% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($40,430.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.7% higher at Notre Dame of Maryland University than Towson University ($40,430.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Notre Dame of Maryland University ($15,064 vs. $22,552)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame of Maryland University are 17.3% lower than costs at Towson University ($13,335 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame of Maryland University than Towson University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame of Maryland University students is 227.2% larger than aid received Towson University ($37,839 vs. $11,565)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. TU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame of Maryland University or TU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TU or Notre Dame of Maryland University .
- The average SAT score at Notre Dame of Maryland University (1087) is 6 points higher than at TU (1081)
- Incoming Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at TU (23)
- Accepted freshman TU 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 TU (82.8%)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. TU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame of Maryland University or TU? 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 TU and Notre Dame of Maryland University.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Notre Dame of Maryland University (64% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $800 more per year than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $52,700)
- Towson University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,000)
- TU graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates. ($183 vs. $268)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame of Maryland University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/