- Both University of Notre Dame (ND) and Boston College are private.
- ND is located in Notre Dame, IN and Boston College is located in Chestnut Hill, MA.
- Boston College has more expensive tuition of $67,680 than ND ($62,693).
- ND has tighter acceptance rate of 18.92% than Boston College (32.41%).
- ND has higher SAT scores of 1,510 than Boston College (1,490).
- Boston College is larger with 15,287 students than ND (13,105 students).
University of Notre Dame View More Rivals | Boston College View More Rivals | |
| #19 in National Universities #1 in Indiana | Rankings | #27 in National Universities #9 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Notre Dame, IN | Location | Chestnut Hill, MA |
ND| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $62,693 | Undergraduate | $67,680 |
| $62,502 | Graduate | $35,900 |
| $45,321 | Financial Aid | $47,075 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $80 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 18.92% | Acceptance Rate | 32.41% |
| 55.40% | Yield | 26.15% |
| 1,510 SAT, 34 ACT | Test Scores | 1,490 SAT, 34 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,105 | Total Students | 15,287 |
| 8,971 | Undergraduate | 9,982 |
| 4,134 | Graduate | 5,305 |
| 269 | Online Enrollment | 814 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 96% | Graduation Rate | 90% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 6% | |
| 97% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $98,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $92,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,831) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,619) $10,120 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 1,210 Full-time 160 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 882 Full-time 497 Part-time |
| 5,726 Full-time 500 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,524 Full-time 665 Part-time |
| $136,509 for Faculties $71,992 Part-time | Average Salary | $143,185 for Faculties $87,729 Part-time |