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Overview |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Location | Salina, KS | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 859 | 1,444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwu.edu | notredamecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,950 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,950 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $11,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,617 | $20,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,537 | $24,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,356 | 3,116 | ||
| Admitted | 944 | 2,447 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,825 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Kansas Wesleyan University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Notre Dame College is larger than than Kansas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (1,444 students vs. 859 students)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Notre Dame College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kansas Wesleyan University or Notre Dame College?
- Kansas Wesleyan University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame College for in-state tuition ($31,950.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Kansas Wesleyan University than Notre Dame College ($31,950.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Notre Dame College than Kansas Wesleyan University ($20,151 vs. $22,617)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas Wesleyan University are 7.1% lower than costs at Notre Dame College ($10,800 vs. $11,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame College than Kansas Wesleyan University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame College students is 12.8% larger than aid received Kansas Wesleyan University ($24,299 vs. $21,537)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Notre Dame College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kansas Wesleyan University or Notre Dame College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame College or Kansas Wesleyan University .
- The average SAT score at Kansas Wesleyan University (1020) is 121 points higher than at Notre Dame College (899)
- Incoming Kansas Wesleyan University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Notre Dame College (19)
- Accepted freshman Kansas Wesleyan University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Notre Dame College (3.09)
- Notre Dame College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Kansas Wesleyan University (69.6%)
Kansas Wesleyan University vs. Notre Dame College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kansas Wesleyan University or Notre Dame College? 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 College and Kansas Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame College is higher than Kansas Wesleyan University (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Kansas Wesleyan University earn on average $600 more per year than Notre Dame College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $41,900)
- Kansas Wesleyan University students graduate with a $2,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame College graduates. ($24,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kansas Wesleyan University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame College graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Kansas Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/