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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion DePaul VCU Mason Randolph-Macon Notre Dame of Maryland University Purdue North Central Notre Dame| Notre Dame College | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Notre Dame College | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,444 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | notredamecollege.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame College | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,568 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,151 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,299 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Notre Dame College | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,116 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 2,447 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Notre Dame College | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame College | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame College | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Notre Dame College | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame College | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 1,444 students)
Notre Dame College vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame College or Longwood University?
- Notre Dame College is 257% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.1% higher at Notre Dame College than Longwood University ($31,250.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Notre Dame College than Longwood University ($20,151 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame College are 23.8% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,568 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame College than Longwood University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame College students is 135.2% larger than aid received Longwood University ($24,299 vs. $10,332)
Notre Dame College vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame College or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Notre Dame College .
- The average SAT score at Longwood University (985) is 86 points higher than at Notre Dame College (899)
- Incoming Longwood University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Notre Dame College (19)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Notre Dame College (3.09)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Notre Dame College (78.5%)
Notre Dame College vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame College or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Notre Dame College.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Notre Dame College (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Notre Dame College graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $41,900)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/