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Stanford vs Notre Dame

Stanford University and the University of Notre Dame, two prestigious institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Stanford, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, is renowned for its academic excellence in STEM fields and entrepreneurship, while Notre Dame, situated in the vibrant college town of South Bend, Indiana, is known for its strong liberal arts curriculum and Catholic identity. With acceptance rates of 4.7% and 18.6%, respectively, both universities are highly selective, attracting top students from around the world. While Stanford's student body is more diverse, with 51% female and 49% male students, Notre Dame's student body is predominantly male, with 43% female and 57% male students. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these two exceptional universities, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision in choosing the best fit for your academic and personal aspirations.
Stanford University logo

Stanford University

 		University of Notre Dame logo

University of Notre Dame

Overview

Location Stanford, California Notre Dame, Indiana
Campus setting Suburb: Large Suburb: Large
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Private (Non Profit) Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system Quarter Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 98.0% 98.0%
Common app member No Yes
Religious affiliation Catholic

Admission

Acceptance rate 3.9% 15.1%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $90
Graduate: $125
Undergraduate: $75
Graduate: $75
SAT range 1470 - 1570 1410 - 1550
ACT range 34 - 35 32 - 35
Students submitting SAT score 15.0% 33.0%
Students submitting ACT score 11.0% 36.0%
Total number of applicants 55,471 23,642
Total number of admissions given out 2,190 3,562
Admitted students who chose to enroll 1,757 2,059
Yield rate 80.2% 57.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Not required Not required
Recommendation letters Required Required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Not required Not required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price $78,898 $78,347
Average net price $14,402 $30,513
Tuition $55,473 $58,336
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $11,166
Meal plan: $6,694
$16,304
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 61.0%
Average amount $56,211 		57.0%
Average amount $46,306
Students receiving federal student loan 5.0%
Average amount $5,151 		30.0%
Average amount $4,134
Students taking out private loans 1.0%
Average amount $17,186 		12.0%
Average amount $8,564

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 7,645
Men 49.4% Women 50.6% 		8,973
Men 51.6% Women 48.4%
Graduate students 10,035
Men 56.5% Women 43.5% 		4,166
Men 56.5% Women 43.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Moderate
Low
Out-of-state students 58.5% 93.1%
International students 24.4% 12.1%
Campus local/setting Suburb: Large Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity 14,621 6,919
First year students are required to live on campus? Yes No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from California Texas Washington New York Illinois Illinois California Texas Indiana New York

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Engineering
  • Computer and Information Science
  • Business
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Physical Science
  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Legal Profession
Students to faculty ratio 5:1 9:1
Institutional accreditation Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 95.5% 95.9%
Dropout rate 1.7% 3.9%
Transferred out 0.6% N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Law (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $151,574
  • Year 2: $170,457
  • Year 3: $210,837
Computer Science (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $159,729
  • Year 2: $168,942
  • Year 3: $203,193
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $164,734
  • Year 2: $163,337
  • Year 3: $187,054
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $137,457
  • Year 2: $150,874
  • Year 3: $173,548
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $136,126
  • Year 2: $136,499
  • Year 3: $165,375
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $128,556
  • Year 2: $135,709
  • Year 3: $157,500
Engineering-Related Fields (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $123,354
  • Year 2: $106,421
  • Year 3: $139,234
Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $105,326
  • Year 2: $111,435
  • Year 3: $126,185
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $108,457
  • Year 2: $90,856
  • Year 3: $107,477
Economics (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $60,475
  • Year 2: $85,391
  • Year 3: $104,592
Business Administration, Management and Operations (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $124,439
  • Year 2: $123,601
  • Year 3: $135,572
Finance and Financial Management Services (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $89,269
  • Year 2: $89,674
  • Year 3: $126,773
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $120,074
  • Year 2: $108,092
  • Year 3: $123,182
Law (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $87,638
  • Year 2: $85,243
  • Year 3: $110,135
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $80,593
  • Year 2: $89,968
  • Year 3: $105,831
Mathematics and Statistics, Other (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $74,224
  • Year 2: $80,273
  • Year 3: $99,815
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $84,618
  • Year 2: $86,375
  • Year 3: $95,904
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $74,178
  • Year 2: $74,307
  • Year 3: $92,866
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $73,118
  • Year 2: $76,460
  • Year 3: $87,393
Economics (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $69,070
  • Year 2: $69,338
  • Year 3: $85,821

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