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Overview |
Notre Dame College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,444 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | notredamecollege.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,568 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,151 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,299 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Notre Dame College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,116 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 2,447 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 60% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Notre Dame College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,444 students)
Notre Dame College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame College or WVSU?
- Notre Dame College is 284.8% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.3% higher at Notre Dame College than West Virginia State University ($31,250.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Notre Dame College ($11,684 vs. $20,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame College are 5.6% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,568 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame College than West Virginia State University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame College students is 156.3% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($24,299 vs. $9,482)
Notre Dame College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Notre Dame College .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 28 points higher than at Notre Dame College (899)
- Incoming WVSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Notre Dame College (19)
- Accepted freshman WVSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Notre Dame College (3.09)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Notre Dame College (78.5%)
Notre Dame College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Notre Dame College.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame College is higher than West Virginia State University (47% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame College earn on average $9,200 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame College graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Notre Dame College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/