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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Notre Dame | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Notre Dame, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 13,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #31 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | nd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Notre Dame | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $59,794 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $59,794 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $16,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $28,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $49,859 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 57% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Notre Dame | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 26,509 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 3,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 12.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 59.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 1450/1550 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Notre Dame | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Notre Dame | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $89,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $222 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Notre Dame | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Notre Dame | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Notre Dame | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Notre Dame is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (13,105 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Notre Dame Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Notre Dame ?
- Wesleyan University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $59,794.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Wesleyan University than University of Notre Dame ($63,722.00 vs. $59,794.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Notre Dame ($21,270 vs. $28,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Notre Dame are 8.8% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($16,710 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Notre Dame than Wesleyan University (57% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 20% larger than aid received University of Notre Dame ($59,825 vs. $49,859)
Wesleyan University vs. Notre Dame Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Notre Dame ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame or Wesleyan University .
- Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (14.4%) than Notre Dame (12.9%)
Wesleyan University vs. Notre Dame Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University or Notre Dame ? 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 Notre Dame and Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame is higher than Wesleyan University (96% vs. 92%)
- Graduates from University of Notre Dame earn on average $31,800 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame graduates. ($17,500 vs. $21,500)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame graduates. ($180 vs. $222)
- More Notre Dame graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/