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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. University of Michigan rankings have consistently placed it among the top 25 universities in the world. The university is known for its diverse student body and vibrant campus life, and is home to some of the world's leading scholars in a variety of fields.
| University of Notre Dame | University of Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.6 Out of 10 | 7.5 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 316 QS World University 2025 # 20 US News 2024 # 151 QS World University 2024 | # 44 QS World University 2025 # 21 US News 2024 # 23 Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 47 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 883 for Medicine by US News 2022 # 27 for Law by US News 2024 | # 7 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 13 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 10 for Law by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -44 PG Programs -24 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -37 PG Programs -87 Doctorate Programs -31 |
| Acceptance Rate | 19.0 % | 28.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-671 IELTS-7.5 PTE-70 SAT-1370 TOEFL-100 | GMAT-610 GRE-310 IELTS-7 PTE-68 SAT-1340 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 49350 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 21389 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 24376 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate employability- #191-200. | Average salary is 79,000 USD per annum. Annual ROI is 9.5%. Popular employers are Ford Motor, General Motors, Quicken Loans, Amazon, etc. |
| application requirements | Essay with 200 words, one letter of recommendation, completing CSS profile, Interviews. | High School score/grade should be equivalent to 2.7 GPA. Indian student's transcripts must be sent by the Controller of the examinations. Fulfill other country-specific requirements. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Mendoza College of Business | Ross School of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.6/10 Read 2 reviews | 8.3/10 Read 12 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Notre Dame | University of Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1842 | 1817 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 |
| Male:Female | 53% Male, 47% Female | 52% Male, 48% 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. | Michigan is considered one of the top 10 best craft beer states of the USA. It has the fourth highest per capita GDP growth rate of 2.5%. Manufactiring sector is the highest contributor. |
| 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. | Considered as one of the top 10 academic research libraries in North America; Over 14,283,067 volumes and 291,791 serials |
| 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. | Counselling & Psychological Services; International Centre; Office of Student Conflict Resolution; Office of Student Conflict Resolution; Services for Students with Disabilities; Student Legal Services; Campus Infoormation Centers |
| Hostel | #On campus - $14890 #Off campus (not with family) - $14890 | #Room and Board - $15328 #Room and Board - $9048 |
| 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. | Over 36 Pulitzer Prize winners and 8 Nobel laureates; Larry Page (Google Co-founder), Gerald Ford (late US President), Arther Miller (playwright), Theodore Roethke (poet), Martha Minow (former Dean of Harvard Law School) |
| 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. | The Great Lakes State is one of the top cities to live in. It shares its border with Canada and has four out five Great Lakes. The high student population offers high cultural diversity. It is one of the cheapest midwestern states to live in. It has a food dominated nightlife with few night clubs and music locations. It has a growing tech startup community. The unemployment rate is 4.6 (2020). |
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