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Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) vs Saint Mary's College of California

Notre Dame of Maryland University and Saint Mary's College of California, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Notre Dame, a private Catholic university in Baltimore, Maryland, boasts a 90% acceptance rate and a diverse student body, with 45% of undergraduates identifying as students of color. Saint Mary's, a private liberal arts college in Moraga, California, has a more selective admissions process, with a 75% acceptance rate, and a predominantly female student population. While Notre Dame excels in nursing, education, and business, Saint Mary's shines in psychology, biology, and environmental science. Both institutions boast impressive graduation rates, with Notre Dame at 68% and Saint Mary's at 79%. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.
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Notre Dame of Maryland University

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Saint Mary's College of California

Overview

Location Baltimore, Maryland Moraga, California
Campus setting City: Large Suburb: Large
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Private (Non Profit) Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system Semester 4-1-4
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 75.0% 88.0%
Common app member Yes Yes
Religious affiliation Catholic Catholic

Admission

Acceptance rate 65.1% 70.1%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $60
Graduate: $50
SAT range N/A N/A
ACT range N/A N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants 1,816 3,523
Total number of admissions given out 1,182 2,469
Admitted students who chose to enroll 90 421
Yield rate 7.6% 17.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Required
Recommendation letters Required Required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price $62,385 $71,116
Average net price $26,574 $25,022
Tuition $38,295 $51,568
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $7,565
Meal plan: $5,000
$16,300
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 100.0%
Average amount $32,700 		100.0%
Average amount $37,096
Students receiving federal student loan 48.0%
Average amount $5,802 		75.0%
Average amount $5,473
Students taking out private loans 4.0%
Average amount $9,167 		3.0%
Average amount $19,233

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 807
Men 3.7% Women 96.3% 		2,199
Men 42.0% Women 58.0%
Graduate students 1,377
Men 20.4% Women 79.6% 		966
Men 35.5% Women 64.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Moderate
Moderate
Out-of-state students 22.2% 13.9%
International students 0.8% 2.9%
Campus local/setting City: Large Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity 337 1,522
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Maryland Pennsylvania New York Arizona California California Washington Colorado Oregon Hawaii

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Business
  • Liberal Arts
  • Communication and Journalism
  • Education
  • Business
  • Psychology
  • Liberal Arts
  • Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio 7:1 9:1
Institutional accreditation Middle States Commission on Higher Education Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 59.1% 73.1%
Dropout rate 15.0% 26.3%
Transferred out 25.8% N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $94,827
  • Year 2: $111,769
  • Year 3: $118,163
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $89,688
  • Year 2: $95,739
  • Year 3: $100,694
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $69,869
  • Year 2: $71,295
  • Year 3: $74,318
Education, General (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $55,764
  • Year 2: $52,733
  • Year 3: $60,471
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $48,523
  • Year 2: $45,980
  • Year 3: $47,561
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $45,490
  • Year 2: $41,725
  • Year 3: $44,451
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $40,495
  • Year 2: $28,212
  • Year 3: $30,437
Communication and Media Studies (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $44,942
  • Year 3: N/A
Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $53,690
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
English Language and Literature, General (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $50,522
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $96,339
  • Year 2: $108,331
  • Year 3: $119,946
Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $70,181
  • Year 2: $68,219
  • Year 3: $87,697
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $94,408
  • Year 3: $86,536
Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $68,207
  • Year 2: $69,338
  • Year 3: $72,426
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $64,833
  • Year 2: $61,814
  • Year 3: $68,615
Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $52,015
  • Year 2: $54,996
  • Year 3: $67,476
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $56,013
  • Year 2: $57,705
  • Year 3: $61,957
Economics (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $54,519
  • Year 2: $41,193
  • Year 3: $60,193
Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $57,458
  • Year 2: $52,562
  • Year 3: $54,948
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $41,425
  • Year 2: $42,682
  • Year 3: $50,097

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