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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.Duke University is ranked #16 in Best Value Schools, highlighting its exceptional educational quality and affordability. It has also been ranked #13 in Most Innovative Schools. It is committed to provide unique and cutting-edge learning opportunities.
| University of Notre Dame | Duke University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.6 Out of 10 | 6.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 294 QS World University 2026 # 196 Times Higher Education 2025 # 205 Center for World University Rankings 2025 | # 62 QS World University 2026 # 21 Center for World University Rankings 2025 # 27 Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 47 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 883 for Medicine by US News 2022 # 20 for Law by US News 2025 | # 20 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 16 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 6 for Law by US News 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -44 PG Programs -24 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -93 PG Programs -50 Doctorate Programs -4 |
| Acceptance Rate | 9.0 % | 5.8 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-671 IELTS-7.5 PTE-70 SAT-1370 TOEFL-84 | Duolingo-125 GMAT-670 IELTS-7 SAT-1480 TOEFL-90 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 58843 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 58190 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 29780 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 60594 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 28950 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 41478 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate employability- #191-200. | Duke University is one of the top private universities in Durham, United States. It is ranked #=50 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Base salaries by degree are given below:
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| application requirements | Essay with 200 words, one letter of recommendation, completing CSS profile, Interviews. | Transcripts, Standardized scores, 3 LORs, SOP (1-2 pages), Resume, Other supplemental documents (such as writing samples, research papers, etc.) |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Mendoza College of Business | The Fuqua School of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.6/10 Read 2 reviews | 8.3/10 Read 11 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Notre Dame | Duke University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1842 | 1838 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 5:1 |
| Male:Female | 53% Male, 47% Female | 50% Male, 50% Female |
| Location Facts | 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. | The campus moved to Durham in 1892. Located near the center of North Carolina the campus is divided into 4 areas- West, East, and Central campuses and the Medical centers |
| Library | 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. | Top 10 private research library systems in USA. It has a total volume count of over 7 million with an operating budget of around 41 million USD. Consists of Perkins, Bostock & Rubenstein Libraries on West Campus; Lilly and Music Libraries on East Campus and Pearse Memorial Library at Duke Marine Laboratory with several other schools and department libraries |
| Campus Life | 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. | Over 400 student clubs and organizations, the other campus attractions include Duke Chapel, Duke Garden, Nasher Museum of Arts, Duke Hospital, Duke Cancer Center, Ronald McDonald House, Duke Lemur Center, Duke Marine Laboratory. |
| Hostel | #On campus - $14890 #Off campus (not with family) - $14890 | #Double Room(Yearly) - $10254 #Single Room(Yearly) - $13546 #Triple Room(Yearly) - $9144 |
| Famous Alumni | 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. | Duke alumni consist of over 176,592 living alumni. 15 Nobel laureates, 3 Turning Award winners, 50 Rhodes Scholars, 25 Churchill Scholars. Richard Nixon (37th President of USA); Amit Mitra (Finance Minister of West Bengal); Jared Harris (Actor); Tim Cook (CEO of Apple Inc.); Melinda Gates (Co-founder of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation) |
| City Life | 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. | Durham is the 4th most populous city in North Carolina. The largest employer in the city is Duke University and Duke University Health Systems. Durham is venue for the annual Bull Durham Blues Festival, the OUTsouth Queer Film Festival (2nd largest LGBTQ film festival in Southeast), American Dance Festival, Full Frame Documentary Film Festival. |
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