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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Notre Dame of Maryland University | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,733 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndm.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,250 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,250 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,950 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 29% |
Admission |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,680 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 1,169 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Wake Forest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Notre Dame of Maryland University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,733 students)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 55.4% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame of Maryland University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $39,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at Wake Forest than Notre Dame of Maryland University ($61,012.00 vs. $39,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Notre Dame of Maryland University than Wake Forest ($22,675 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame of Maryland University are 28.6% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($12,950 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame of Maryland University than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 58.3% larger than aid received Notre Dame of Maryland University ($54,233 vs. $34,267)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Notre Dame of Maryland University .
- Notre Dame of Maryland University has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Notre Dame of Maryland University.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Notre Dame of Maryland University (88% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $24,500 more per year than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $52,700)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame of Maryland University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/