Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Ottawa University-Surprise's yield is 18 pts higher than Notre Dame of Maryland's
Yield rate - 2
Ottawa University-Surprise admits 78% vs. 82% at Notre Dame of Maryland
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Ottawa University-SurpriseOpen
- Notre Dame of MarylandAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 700–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 12–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Ottawa University-SurpriseTest-optional
- Notre Dame of MarylandTest-blind
How they read a record
Ottawa University-Surprise
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank is considered.
Notre Dame of Maryland
GPA and a college-prep program are required; the high school record and class rank are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Ottawa University-Surprise | Notre Dame of Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Considered |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why