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Overview |
Claremont McKenna | Notre Dame | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Notre Dame, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,384 | 13,174 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #31 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claremontmckenna.edu | nd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claremont McKenna | Notre Dame | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,800 | $62,186 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,800 | $62,186 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,650 | $17,378 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,978 | $29,083 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,149 | $51,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 59% |
Admission |
Claremont McKenna | Notre Dame | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,799 | 28,353 | ||
| Admitted | 645 | 3,510 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.1% | 12.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.8% | 59.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1560 | 1440/1540 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Claremont McKenna | Notre Dame | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claremont McKenna | Notre Dame | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $97,800 | $89,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,967 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $154 | $222 |
Diversity |
Claremont McKenna | Notre Dame | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Claremont McKenna | Notre Dame | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Claremont McKenna | Notre Dame | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Notre Dame is larger than than Claremont McKenna based on total student enrollment (13,174 students vs. 1,384 students)
Claremont McKenna vs. Notre Dame Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claremont McKenna or Notre Dame ?
- Claremont McKenna College is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame for in-state tuition ($63,800.00 vs. $62,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Claremont McKenna than University of Notre Dame ($63,800.00 vs. $62,186.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Notre Dame than Claremont McKenna ($29,083 vs. $29,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Notre Dame are 13.1% lower than costs at Claremont McKenna College ($17,378 vs. $19,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Notre Dame than Claremont McKenna College (59% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claremont McKenna College students is 2% larger than aid received University of Notre Dame ($52,149 vs. $51,128)
Claremont McKenna vs. Notre Dame Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claremont McKenna or Notre Dame ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame or Claremont McKenna .
- The average SAT score at University of Notre Dame (1455) is 47 points higher than at Claremont McKenna (1408)
- Incoming Notre Dame students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Claremont McKenna (31)
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Claremont McKenna (3.89)
- Notre Dame has a higher acceptance rate (12.4%) than Claremont McKenna (11.1%)
Claremont McKenna vs. Notre Dame Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claremont McKenna or Notre Dame ? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Notre Dame and Claremont McKenna.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame is higher than Claremont McKenna College (96% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Claremont McKenna College earn on average $8,000 more per year than Notre Dame graduates after ten years. ($97,800 vs. $89,800)
- Claremont McKenna College students graduate with a $6,533 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame graduates. ($14,967 vs. $21,500)
- Claremont McKenna graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame graduates. ($154 vs. $222)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/