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George Washington Duke Cornell Johns Hopkins Northwestern Vanderbilt NYU UVA Villanova Michigan Penn Purdue| Georgetown University | University of Notre Dame | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgetown | Notre Dame | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Notre Dame, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 13,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #31 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | nd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Notre Dame | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $59,794 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $59,794 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $16,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $28,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $49,859 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 57% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Notre Dame | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 26,509 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 3,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 12.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 59.5% | ||
| 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 | 32/35 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1450/1550 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Notre Dame | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Notre Dame | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $89,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $222 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Notre Dame | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Georgetown | Notre Dame | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Notre Dame | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than Notre Dame based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 13,105 students)
Georgetown vs. Notre Dame Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Notre Dame ?
- Georgetown University is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $59,794.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Georgetown than University of Notre Dame ($61,872.00 vs. $59,794.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Notre Dame than Georgetown ($28,474 vs. $35,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Notre Dame are 12.7% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($16,710 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Notre Dame than Georgetown University (57% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Notre Dame students is 8.5% larger than aid received Georgetown University ($49,859 vs. $45,949)
Georgetown vs. Notre Dame Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Notre Dame ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at University of Notre Dame (1455) is 39 points higher than at Georgetown (1416)
- Incoming Notre Dame students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Georgetown (32)
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Georgetown (3.89)
- Notre Dame has a higher acceptance rate (12.9%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Notre Dame Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame is higher than Georgetown University (96% vs. 94%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $29,100 more per year than Notre Dame graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $89,800)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame graduates. ($15,500 vs. $21,500)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame graduates. ($160 vs. $222)
- More Notre Dame graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/