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Overview |
Notre Dame College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,444 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | #750 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | notredamecollege.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,568 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,151 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,299 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Notre Dame College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,116 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 2,447 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 915/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Notre Dame College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $215 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Notre Dame College | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame College | UVa-Wise | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 1,444 students)
Notre Dame College vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame College or UVa-Wise?
- Notre Dame College is 417.4% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at Notre Dame College than The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($31,250.00 vs. $25,419.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Notre Dame College ($9,923 vs. $20,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame College are 3% lower than costs at The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($11,568 vs. $11,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame College than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame College students is 69.9% larger than aid received The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($24,299 vs. $14,299)
Notre Dame College vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame College or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or Notre Dame College .
- The average SAT score at The University of Virginia's College at Wise (942) is 43 points higher than at Notre Dame College (899)
- Incoming UVa-Wise students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Notre Dame College (19)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Notre Dame College (3.09)
- Notre Dame College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than UVa-Wise (75.6%)
Notre Dame College vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame College or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and Notre Dame College.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame College is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Virginia's College at Wise earn on average $200 more per year than Notre Dame College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $41,900)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $6,173 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame College graduates. ($20,827 vs. $27,000)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame College graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More UVa-Wise graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/