Georgetown University or University of Notre Dame?

Georgetown University vs University of Notre Dame

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Georgetown University Campus has over 7,000 undergraduate and around 10,000 postgraduate students. It is one of the oldest higher education universities in Washington DC, USA. The university also offers excellent placement opportunities to students. Georgetown University's best-paying degree is BBA, with alumni earning an average salary of 200,000 USD. The University of Notre Dame has made its place in the top 30 higher learning institutions in USA in Forbes, U.S. News and World Report, and other prominent ranking portals. Currently, the university is home to 8,874 undergraduate students and 3,935 graduate and professional students.

Overview Comparison
Georgetown UniversityUniversity of Notre Dame
Collegedunia Score5.5 Out of 105.6 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 201 Times Higher Education 2026
# 285 QS World University 2026
# 201 Times Higher Education 2025
# 194 Times Higher Education 2026
# 294 QS World University 2026
# 196 Times Higher Education 2025
Subject Strength# 136 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2023
# 180 for Medicine by QS World University 2025
# 14 for Law by US News 2025
# 47 for Engineering by US News 2025
# 883 for Medicine by US News 2022
# 20 for Law by US News 2025
ProgramsUG Programs -43
PG Programs -42
Doctorate Programs -1
UG Programs -44
PG Programs -24
Doctorate Programs -1
Acceptance Rate0.0 %13.0 %
Exam ScoreIELTS-7
TOEFL-100
GMAT-671
IELTS-7.5
PTE-70
SAT-1370
TOEFL-84
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   51300.40
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  59700
[For PG Program]
Average Tuition Fees   58843
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  58190
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 29780 Per Year
placement (average package)

Graduate Employability Ranks (2020): #111-120
MFin: $165,000
Doctorate: $163,000
Other Degree: $160,000
LLM: $149,000
MBA: $140,000


Graduate employability- #191-200.
Top recruiters for MBA class- Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, EY, PwC, etc.
Average overall salary- $70,000.
Median base salary- $110,000


application requirements

Supplemental applications are required, alumni interviews may also be conducted, three subject scores are preferred. 

Essay with 200 words, one letter of recommendation, completing CSS profile, Interviews. 

Campuses and B-SchoolsMcDonough School of Business
Mendoza College of Business
CollegeDunia Reviews6.3/10 Read 1 reviews7.6/10 Read 2 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsGeorgetown UniversityUniversity of Notre Dame
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1789
1842
Student:Faculty Ratio9.5:1
13:1
Male:Female44% Male, 0% Female53% Male, 47% Female
Location Facts

The university has 4 campuses in Washington DC located in neighborhood of Georgetown, Claredon and Virginia. The main campus is located on elevated site of Potomac River.


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

Total books collection- 3,115,408. Journals- 220,486. Films- 46,054. Primary Source Collections- 1000. The university has 10 libraries. 


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

The university has 350 clubs and organizations, 17 UG residence, and explore over 2,000 dining places in D.C. There are 5 outdoor spaces on-campus helping in unwinding. There are 15 coffee shops within 10 blocks of the university. You can also serve the D.C community by volunteering. There are also various sports teams to join and wellness activities to indulge in. 


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-#On campus - $14890
#Off campus (not with family) - $14890
Famous Alumni

Antonin Scalia (former associate justice of Supreme Court of US), Chris Sacca (investor), Bradley Cooper (actor), Dick Durbin (US Senator), Robert Gates (former US secretary of defense), Saad Hariri (former PM Lebanon), Robert Lighthizer (US trade representative), Lisa Murkowski (US Senator), etc.


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

Washington is home to 170 embassies, 2000 world-class restaurants, 17 attractions like museums, zoo, etc, and 34 national parks and monuments. D.C is home to a number of recruiters ranging from marketing, finance, biological sciences, and others. The unemployment rate for June 2020 is 8.6% 


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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