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Overview |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,733 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndm.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,250 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,250 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,950 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,680 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 1,169 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Notre Dame of Maryland University based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,733 students)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 14.6% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame of Maryland University for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $39,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Willamette University than Notre Dame of Maryland University ($45,000.00 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 Willamette University ($22,675 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame of Maryland University are 10.7% lower than costs at Willamette University ($12,950 vs. $14,340)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame of Maryland University as Willamette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame of Maryland University students is 23.7% larger than aid received Willamette University ($34,267 vs. $27,700)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Notre Dame of Maryland University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 141 points higher than at Notre Dame of Maryland University (1087)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Notre Dame of Maryland University (26)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Notre Dame of Maryland University (3.66)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Notre Dame of Maryland University (69.6%)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Willamette 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 Willamette University and Notre Dame of Maryland University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Notre Dame of Maryland University (77% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $52,700)
- Willamette University and Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Willamette University and Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame of Maryland University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/