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Virginia Tech Rankings has consistently been seen among the 350 universities in the world by various agencies. The university currently ranks the highest in Times Higher Education World Rankings 2023 and placed between #251-300. It is consistently recognized for its value and program quality. University of Notre Dame is a catholic private research university founded in 1842. The university has made its place in the top 30 higher learning institutions in USA in Forbes, U.S. News and World Report. It demonstrated an enormous research award amount of 222.7 million in the FY21. The university is need-blind for all US students and permanent residents and is need-aware for all international students.
| Virginia Tech | University of Notre Dame | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | - | 5.6 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 389 QS World University 2025 # 47 US News 2024 # 251 QS World University 2024 | # 316 QS World University 2025 # 20 US News 2024 # 151 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 30 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 358 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 # 251 for Law by Times Higher Education 2022 | # 47 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 883 for Medicine by US News 2022 # 27 for Law by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -95 PG Programs -65 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -44 PG Programs -24 Doctorate Programs -1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 71.0 % | 19.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-600 IELTS-6.5 SAT-1180 TOEFL-90 | GMAT-671 IELTS-7.5 PTE-70 SAT-1370 TOEFL-100 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 33857 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 23670 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 24705 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 58843 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 58190 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 29780 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability Rankings- #363(QS – World University Rankings 2023) #62(US news an world report-Best National University) ; Top recruiters: Booz, Allen and Hamilton, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Virginia Tech, Lockheed Martin Corp, Capital One Financial Corp; Average Salaries are as follows:
| Graduate employability- #191-200. |
| application requirements | Academic transcripts; GMAT/ GRE scores for graduate admission; 3 LORs; Sop; Resume; Proof of English language proficiency. | Essay with 200 words, one letter of recommendation, completing CSS profile, Interviews. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Mendoza College of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.0/10 Read 4 reviews | 7.6/10 Read 2 reviews |
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| General Facts | Virginia Tech | University of Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1872 | 1842 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
| Male:Female | 57% Male, 43% Female | 53% Male, 47% Female |
| Location Facts | Main campus located in Blacksburg; about 40 miles southwest of Roanoke, Virginia; situated on a plateau between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains; includes 213 buildings, 2,600 acres, and an airport | It is located adjacent to south bend of Indiana and in the center of a metropolitans populated area. Situated in an unincorporated area of northern Indian, Michiana. It is noted for its basilica and golden dome. |
| Library | The libraries offer everything from technology-rich spaces, exhibits, and collections to services for managing research data and scholarship. The libraries also assist students and faculty in publishing scholarly works and offer consulting on a wide array of learning, research, and creative activities. They have three libraries on the Virginia Tech campus. It includes:
| The university has 13 libraries of its own and 5 libraries in partnership. The main library- Hesburgh library is more than 50 years old and is centerpiece of intellectual pursuits at Notre Dame. |
| Campus Life | Globber Connect for students to participate in 100+ student clubs; Globberfest (Annual festival), VT Engage (service-learning and civic engagement center); Recreational Sports Department with 39 intramural sports, on-campus gyms, aquatic centers, more than 100 group exercises classes; Cultural & Community Centers; Women’s Center; Cranwell International Center; Schiffert Health Center; Hokie Wellness that offers peer-led workshops; Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets (VTCC)- military component of the student body. | University’s Gothic architecture offers you to indulge in 500+ clubs and societies, 5 recreation venues, and 28 on-campus eateries. There are overall 33 residence halls offering accommodation to all the students. The center of career and professional development offers both UG and PG students with career-related services and the opportunity to meet potential employers. |
| Hostel | #Room & Board (Private) - $12028 #Room and Board - $12677 | #On campus - $14890 #Off campus (not with family) - $14890 |
| Famous Alumni | 250,000+ living alumni; Hoda Kotb (American-Egyptian broadcaster); Homer Hickam (American author); Bruce Smith (American football player); Jim Buckmaster (CEO of Craigslist Inc.); Charles Camarda (American engineer); Kevin Jones (Former American football player); Rob Wittman (U.S. Representative); Bill Dally (American computer scientist); Collette Wolfe (American actress); Steven Mollenkopf (Chief Executive of Qualcomm). | Condoleezza Rice (Former Us Secretary of State), Regs Philbin (TV presenter), Joe Montana (football player), Nicholas Spark (novelist), Hannah Storm (journalist), Thom Browne (fashion designer), Joe Donnelly (former US Senator), Sean Conley (physician), John Ratcliffe (former US representative), Robert Costa (journalist), etc. |
| City Life | Blacksburg- incorporated town in Montgomery County, Virginia; Blacksburg has about 43,000 residents and is located in the New River Valley, which is Virginia’s fastest growing region west of Richmond. The city and region get high marks from outdoor enthusiasts and were named the No. 3 new tech hub by Axios. Although there’s always something happening at Virginia Tech, sometimes it’s nice to get off campus and into the outdoors. Southwest Virginia offers great hiking and biking, scenic lakes and drives, and all kinds of festivals. Famous attractions- Armory Art Gallery, Caboose Park, Kent Square, Hahn Horticulture Garden and Lyric Theatre; Annual town events include the International Street Fair and Parade, Steppin’ Out (town’s first annual street festival); Unemployment rate: 3% (Dec 2022). | The midwestern city has various cultural attractions, great restaurants, and access to great outdoors. Offers various adventure sports and offers around 30% less cost of living as compared to the rest of UK. IT is voted among some of the best cities to live in the US. |
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