Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Purdue Georgetown Iowa Michigan State Northwestern Vanderbilt Villanova Michigan Miami Kentucky Duke Wisconsin| Indiana University Bloomington | University of Notre Dame | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
IU | Notre Dame | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Notre Dame, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 13,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #31 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | nd.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
IU | Notre Dame | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,012 | $59,794 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $59,794 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $16,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $28,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $49,859 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 57% |
Admission |
IU | Notre Dame | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 26,509 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 3,421 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 12.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 59.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.91 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | 1450/1550 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IU | Notre Dame | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
IU | Notre Dame | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $89,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $222 |
Diversity |
IU | Notre Dame | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 51% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
IU | Notre Dame | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 51% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 84% | ||
Campus |
IU | Notre Dame | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Notre Dame based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 13,105 students)
IU vs. Notre Dame Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or Notre Dame ?
- University of Notre Dame is 497.2% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($59,794.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.7% higher at Notre Dame than Indiana University Bloomington ($59,794.00 vs. $37,685.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Notre Dame ($16,234 vs. $28,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Bloomington are 36.7% lower than costs at University of Notre Dame ($12,228 vs. $16,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Bloomington than University of Notre Dame (74% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Notre Dame students is 382.4% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($49,859 vs. $10,336)
IU vs. Notre Dame Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or Notre Dame ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame or IU .
- The average SAT score at University of Notre Dame (1455) is 256 points higher than at IU (1199)
- Incoming Notre Dame students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at IU (27)
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at IU (3.74)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Notre Dame (12.9%)
IU vs. Notre Dame Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU 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 IU.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame is higher than Indiana University Bloomington (96% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Notre Dame earn on average $33,600 more per year than IU graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $56,200)
- University of Notre Dame students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- Notre Dame graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than IU graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More Notre Dame graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/