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Overview |
Notre Dame College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Plainview, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,444 | 2,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | #544 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | notredamecollege.edu | wbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $20,942 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $20,942 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,568 | $8,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,151 | $22,663 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,299 | $13,608 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Notre Dame College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,116 | 1,311 | ||
| Admitted | 2,447 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Notre Dame College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $205 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Notre Dame College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame College | Wayland Baptist 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
- Wayland Baptist University is larger than than Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (2,978 students vs. 1,444 students)
Notre Dame College vs. Wayland Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame College or Wayland Baptist University?
- Notre Dame College is 49.2% more expensive to attend than Wayland Baptist University for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $20,942.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.2% higher at Notre Dame College than Wayland Baptist University ($31,250.00 vs. $20,942.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Notre Dame College than Wayland Baptist University ($20,151 vs. $22,663)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayland Baptist University are 33.6% lower than costs at Notre Dame College ($8,660 vs. $11,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame College than Wayland Baptist University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame College students is 78.6% larger than aid received Wayland Baptist University ($24,299 vs. $13,608)
Notre Dame College vs. Wayland Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame College or Wayland Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wayland Baptist University or Notre Dame College .
- The average SAT score at Wayland Baptist University (911) is 12 points higher than at Notre Dame College (899)
- Incoming Wayland Baptist University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Notre Dame College (19)
- Accepted freshman Wayland Baptist University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Notre Dame College (3.09)
- Notre Dame College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Wayland Baptist University (69.7%)
Notre Dame College vs. Wayland Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame College or Wayland Baptist 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 Wayland Baptist University and Notre Dame College.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame College is higher than Wayland Baptist University (47% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Wayland Baptist University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Notre Dame College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,900)
- Wayland Baptist University students graduate with a $7,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame College graduates. ($19,875 vs. $27,000)
- Wayland Baptist University graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame College graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More Notre Dame College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wayland Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/