WM over notre dame?

<p>I was accepted to both schools and they both are pretty similar in many ways.....small size...liberal arts atmosphere...etc.</p>

<p>I feel that U of Notre Dame is more well known than CWM, but I leaning towards WM because of the financial issues..
What are some things that CWM offer that UND doesn't offer?
I like WM very much, but I am also kinda forced to choose WM over Notre Dame because I just can't afford the private school..I want to know more about WM so that I'd choose WM regardless of the fact that it's cheaper than UND.. Help me.</p>

<p>Can you go to an admitted students day? A campus visit will tell you a lot about student/academic life on campus. Of course, W & M has no religious affiliation, which is probably one of its more profound differences from ND. What was it that attracted you to ND in the first place? Knowing that will help us tell you what aspects of W & M might be comparable.</p>

<p>I’ve had two daughters attend W & M, and our family loves the place. My kids would rank, in order, their favorite aspects of the school: the faculty, student body, campus/sense of history, and school activities. Of course, all these things are great at ND as well!</p>

<p>Notre Dame is only more well known because they have a mediocre football team with its own tv contract. Honestly, other than that, I don’t know much about Notre Dame. If you have specific questions about W&M, I can try to help though.</p>

<p>In addition to religion, that frazzled mentioned, W&M is obviously in a warmer climate.</p>

<p>Is the only reason you have Notre Dame higher on your list because you think it is more well known?</p>

<p>Both are excellent schools with strong reputations. Obviously W&M is public (and thus not religiously affiliated) which are two major differences. Going to admitted student programs at both is a good idea. You’ll likely know in your gut which one is a better fit and while we’re biased towards W&M you can’t go wrong with either choice.</p>