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Overview |
Notre Dame College | UWM | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,444 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | #840 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | notredamecollege.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame College | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,568 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,151 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,299 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 78% |
Admission |
Notre Dame College | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,116 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 2,447 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Notre Dame College | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame College | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame College | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Notre Dame College | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame College | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 1,444 students)
Notre Dame College vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame College or UWM?
- Notre Dame College is 286.2% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $8,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.6% higher at Notre Dame College than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($31,250.00 vs. $19,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than Notre Dame College ($16,551 vs. $20,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 6.2% lower than costs at Notre Dame College ($10,896 vs. $11,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame College than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame College students is 307.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($24,299 vs. $5,963)
Notre Dame College vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame College or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or Notre Dame College .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1050) is 151 points higher than at Notre Dame College (899)
- Incoming UWM students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Notre Dame College (19)
- Accepted freshman UWM students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Notre Dame College (3.09)
- UWM has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Notre Dame College (78.5%)
Notre Dame College vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame College or UWM? 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 UWM and Notre Dame College.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame College is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $4,200 more per year than Notre Dame College graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $41,900)
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students graduate with a $2,042 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame College graduates. ($24,958 vs. $27,000)
- UWM graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/