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Overview |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,733 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndm.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,250 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,250 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,950 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,680 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 1,169 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $348 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 56% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Virginia Union University | ||
| 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
- Virginia Union University is larger than than Notre Dame of Maryland University based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 1,733 students)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Virginia Union University?
- Notre Dame of Maryland University is 272.7% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($39,250.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 272.7% higher at Notre Dame of Maryland University than Virginia Union University ($39,250.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Notre Dame of Maryland University ($21,057 vs. $22,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 39.5% lower than costs at Notre Dame of Maryland University ($9,286 vs. $12,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame of Maryland University than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame of Maryland University students is 298.6% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($34,267 vs. $8,597)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Notre Dame of Maryland University .
- The average SAT score at Notre Dame of Maryland University (1087) is 315 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 0.95 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Notre Dame of Maryland University (69.6%)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University and Notre Dame of Maryland University.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame of Maryland University is higher than Virginia Union University (48% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame of Maryland University earn on average $19,400 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $33,300)
- Notre Dame of Maryland University students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $33,750)
- Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($268 vs. $348)
- More Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/