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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. Northwestern University is a private research university located in Evanston, Illinois. It is among the top 20 universities in the country by U.S. News & World Report.Northwestern University campus life is vibrant with numerous organizations, as well as a strong athletic program, featuring 19 varsity sports teams competing at the NCAA Division I level.
| University of Notre Dame | Northwestern University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.6 sfHSI/ | 7.3 sfHSI/ |
| CtVgo0 | # 168 Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 194 Times Higher Education 2026 # 294 QS World University 2026 | # 21 Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 30 Times Higher Education 2026 # 42 QS World University 2026 |
| Subject Strength | # 162 sQv06Y Engineering Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 883 sQv06Y Medicine Vi2Pqx US News 2022 # 58 sQv06Y Law Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 | # 32 sQv06Y Engineering Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 # 51 sQv06Y Data Science and Analytics Vi2Pqx QS World University 2025 # 39 sQv06Y Medicine Vi2Pqx Collegedunia Study Abroad 2026 |
| Programs | K6FNSL -44 +BcTMq -22 uAFC26 -1 | K6FNSL -64 +BcTMq -55 uAFC26 -11 |
| Acceptance Rate | 13.0 % | 0.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-671 IELTS-7.5 PTE-70 SAT-1370 TOEFL-84 | IELTS-7 TOEFL-100 |
| Cost to Study | 78XRnV 58843 [NgDAAz] 78XRnV 58190 [xcXOsd] 4fro2k + zNMGDV - 29780 j5deyA | 78XRnV 56286 [NgDAAz] 78XRnV 58032 [xcXOsd] 4fro2k + zNMGDV - 2064 j5deyA |
| 9BUHru | Graduate employability- #191-200. | 95% graduates employed within 6 months of graduation. Average annual salary of 82,000 USD; Top recruiters- United Airlines, Inc., IBM, Abbott Laboratories, Abbvie Inc. Highest paid degrees- Executive MBA (200,000 USD); MBA (160,000 USD); Executive Masters (125,000 USD); LLM (120,000 USD); Master of Arts (55,000 USD). |
| RGCJZe | Essay with 200 words, one letter of recommendation, completing CSS profile, Interviews. | Counselor recommendation; 1 Teacher recommendation; Standardized test scores; English proficiency scores; 2-3 LORs; SOP; Resume; Additional documents (audition; portfolio; research paper, etc.) |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Mendoza College of Business | Kellogg School of Management |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.6/10 FlUcco | 8.0/10 FlUcco |
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| H1Mbuo | University of Notre Dame | Northwestern University |
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| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1842 | 1851 |
| eNUc0E | 13:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Te91jv | 534+HGqC, 47MEcsHM | 464+HGqC, 0MEcsHM |
| 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. | 2 campuses that are 12 miles apart; Main campus is a 240-acre campus along the shores of Lake Michigan in Evanston, while law, medical, professional and Northwestern Memorial Hospital is located in downtown Chicago in Streeterville; Close to Magnificent Mile, the Museum of Contemporary Art and John Hancock Center. |
| 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. | Northwestern University Libraries is a collection of 7,918,603 of total prints and volumes; 304 TB of digital content; 228,505 maps; 142,133 audio files; 125,052 graphic images; 100,560 films and videos; 27,336 linear feet of archives and manuscripts; 107,446 print journals and 173.089 electronic journals |
| 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. | Intercampus shuttle runs between the Evanston and downtown Chicago campuses; Technological Institute; Pick-Staiger Concert Hall; Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art |
| Hostel | #On campus - $14890 #Off campus (not with family) - $14890 | #Transportation - $2064 |
| 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. | 19 Nobel Prize laureates, 23 National Medal of Science winners; 11 National Humanities Medal recipients; 1 Fields Medalist; 10 living billionaires; 84 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences; 2 Supreme Court Justices; George McGovern (U.S. Senator and presidential candidate), George J. Stigler (Economist), Saul Bellow (Novelist), Ned Rorem (Composer), David Schwimmer (Actor); Meghan Markle (the Duchess of Sussex), Pharrell Williams (Musician) |
| 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. | Evanston is a city in Cook County, Illinois; situated 12 miles north of downtown Chicago, Wilmette to the north, and Skokie to the west. Northwestern University is one of the top recruiters in the city. Evanston is considered a thriving business economy and has public lakefront recreation activities. The unemployment rate was 3.7% in March 2020. |
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