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Overview |
Notre Dame College | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,444 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | notredamecollege.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame College | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,568 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,151 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,299 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Notre Dame College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,116 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 2,447 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 888/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Notre Dame College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame College | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
Notre Dame College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame College | West Liberty University | ||
| 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
- West Liberty University is larger than than Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,444 students)
Notre Dame College vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame College or West Liberty University?
- Notre Dame College is 258.5% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.7% higher at Notre Dame College than West Liberty University ($31,250.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Notre Dame College ($13,788 vs. $20,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 15.4% lower than costs at Notre Dame College ($10,020 vs. $11,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame College than West Liberty University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame College students is 317.2% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($24,299 vs. $5,824)
Notre Dame College vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame College or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Notre Dame College .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 85 points higher than at Notre Dame College (899)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Notre Dame College (19)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Notre Dame College (3.09)
- Notre Dame College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Notre Dame College vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame College or West Liberty 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 West Liberty University and Notre Dame College.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame College is higher than West Liberty University (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame College earn on average $4,000 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,383 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame College graduates. ($24,617 vs. $27,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame College graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame College students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/