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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. Cornell University is one of the top 25 universities in the world according to multiple recognized ranking agencies. The university has been continuously outweighing several top universities in the world in academics through its unique and comprehensive curriculum.
| University of Notre Dame | Cornell University | |
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| Collegedunia Score | 5.6 Out of 10 | 7.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 316 QS World University 2025 # 20 US News 2024 # 151 QS World University 2024 | # 16 QS World University 2025 # 12 US News 2024 # 13 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 47 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 883 for Medicine by US News 2022 # 27 for Law by US News 2024 | # 13 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 16 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2024 # 10 for Medicine by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -44 PG Programs -24 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -65 PG Programs -70 Doctorate Programs -78 |
| Acceptance Rate | 19.0 % | 14.1 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-671 IELTS-7.5 PTE-70 SAT-1370 TOEFL-100 | GMAT-720 IELTS-7.5 SAT-1400 TOEFL-100 |
| 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 58586 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 29500 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 37534 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate employability- #191-200. | Cornell University is one of the top private universities in Ithaca, United States. It is ranked #20 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
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| application requirements | Essay with 200 words, one letter of recommendation, completing CSS profile, Interviews. | Counselor recommendation, teacher evaluation, and midyear evaluations are mandatory along with the applications. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Mendoza College of Business | Johnson Graduate School of Management |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.6/10 Read 2 reviews | 8.0/10 Read 9 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Notre Dame | Cornell University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1842 | 1865 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 |
| Male:Female | 53% Male, 47% Female | 48% Male, 52% 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. | University has 6 campuses; Main campus is located in Ithaca, New York; Other campuses are in Roosevelt Island, Qatar, Geneva, Washington DC and Rome |
| 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. | 11th largest library in USA; Over 8 million printed volumes, 1 million ebooks, 120,000 periodical titles, 8.5 million microfilms and microfiches, 71,000 cubic feet of manuscripts, 500,000 other materials such as motion pictures, sound recordings, etc. |
| 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 1,000 student organizations; awards and funding by Student and Campus Life (SCL) such as Cornell Commitment, Public Service Center, Cornell Career Services, Merrill Presidential Scholars Program, etc. |
| Hostel | #On campus - $14890 #Off campus (not with family) - $14890 | #Triple Room - $11312 #Double Room - $12296 #Single Room - $13926 |
| 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. | Tsai Ing-wen (first female president of Taiwan), David Starr Jordan (founding president of Stanford University), Ratan Tata (CEO of Tata Group), Toni Morrison (Nobel laureate), Junot Diaz (Pulitzer Prize winner) |
| 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. | New York was ranked 34th in USA for economic growth and contributes over 8% to GDP. Financial activities, professional & business services, transportation, trade & utilities are the top contributors. |
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