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Overview |
Notre Dame | U of R | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,105 | 12,197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #31 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nd.edu | rochester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame | U of R | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,794 | $60,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,794 | $60,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,710 | $18,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,474 | $39,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,859 | $39,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 71% |
Admission |
Notre Dame | U of R | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,509 | 19,966 | ||
| Admitted | 3,421 | 7,768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.9% | 38.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.5% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1550 | 1390/1540 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Academics |
Notre Dame | U of R | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame | U of R | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $71,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $253 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame | U of R | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Notre Dame | U of R | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame | U of R | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Notre Dame is larger than than U of R based on total student enrollment (13,105 students vs. 12,197 students)
Notre Dame vs. U of R Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame or U of R?
- University of Rochester is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame for in-state tuition ($60,550.00 vs. $59,794.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at U of R than University of Notre Dame ($60,550.00 vs. $59,794.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Notre Dame than U of R ($28,474 vs. $39,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Notre Dame are 9.1% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($16,710 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than University of Notre Dame (71% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Notre Dame students is 25.5% larger than aid received University of Rochester ($49,859 vs. $39,715)
Notre Dame vs. U of R Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame or U of R? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between U of R or Notre Dame .
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at U of R (3.75)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (38.9%) than Notre Dame (12.9%)
Notre Dame vs. U of R Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame or U of R? 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 U of R and Notre Dame .
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame is higher than University of Rochester (96% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Notre Dame earn on average $18,800 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $71,000)
- University of Notre Dame students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than U of R graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,500)
- Notre Dame graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than U of R graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
- More Notre Dame graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/