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Overview |
Notre Dame | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,105 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #31 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nd.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,794 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,794 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,474 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,859 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 47% |
Admission |
Notre Dame | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,509 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 3,421 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.9% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.5% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1550 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Notre Dame | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $230 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Notre Dame | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Notre Dame based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 13,105 students)
Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame or Wisconsin?
- University of Notre Dame is 544.8% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($59,794.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.8% higher at Notre Dame than University of Wisconsin Madison ($59,794.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Notre Dame ($13,376 vs. $28,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 29.6% lower than costs at University of Notre Dame ($12,894 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Notre Dame than University of Wisconsin Madison (57% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Notre Dame students is 346.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($49,859 vs. $11,171)
Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Notre Dame .
- The average SAT score at University of Notre Dame (1455) is 155 points higher than at Wisconsin (1300)
- Incoming Notre Dame students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Wisconsin (29)
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Wisconsin (3.88)
- Wisconsin has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Notre Dame (12.9%)
Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Notre Dame .
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame is higher than University of Wisconsin Madison (96% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of Notre Dame earn on average $25,000 more per year than Wisconsin graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $64,800)
- University of Notre Dame students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,250)
- Notre Dame graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($222 vs. $230)
- More Notre Dame graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wisconsin students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/