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Notre Dame vs Berkeley

Nestled in the heart of Indiana, the University of Notre Dame, and the vibrant city of Berkeley, California, are home to two prestigious universities: Notre Dame and UC Berkeley. While both institutions share a commitment to academic excellence, they offer distinct experiences for their students. Notre Dame, a private Catholic university, boasts a lower acceptance rate and a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. UC Berkeley, a public research university, offers a wider range of academic programs and a more diverse student population. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into the specifics of each university, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates, to help you make an informed decision about your higher education journey.
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University of California-Berkeley

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University of Notre Dame

Overview

Location Berkeley, California Notre Dame, Indiana
Campus setting City: Midsize Suburb: Large
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 96.0% 98.0%
Common app member No Yes
Religious affiliation Catholic

Admission

Acceptance rate 14.4% 15.1%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $70
Graduate: $120
Undergraduate: $75
Graduate: $75
SAT range N/A 1410 - 1550
ACT range N/A 32 - 35
Students submitting SAT score 33.0%
Students submitting ACT score 36.0%
Total number of applicants 112,843 23,642
Total number of admissions given out 16,295 3,562
Admitted students who chose to enroll 6,931 2,059
Yield rate 42.5% 57.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Not required
Recommendation letters Not required Required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Not required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price
In state: $37,920
Out of state: $67,674
$78,347
Average net price $17,652 $30,513
Tuition
In state: $11,442
Out of state: $41,196
$58,336
Room & board $20,236 $16,304
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 52.0%
Average amount $21,406 		57.0%
Average amount $46,306
Students receiving federal student loan 15.0%
Average amount $4,586 		30.0%
Average amount $4,134
Students taking out private loans 6.0%
Average amount $7,122 		12.0%
Average amount $8,564

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 31,814
Men 45.4% Women 54.6% 		8,973
Men 51.6% Women 48.4%
Graduate students 13,222
Men 51.7% Women 48.3% 		4,166
Men 56.5% Women 43.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Moderate
Low
Out-of-state students 16.9% 93.1%
International students 18.0% 12.1%
Campus local/setting City: Midsize Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity 9,630 6,919
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from California New Jersey Texas Virginia New York Illinois California Texas Indiana New York

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Engineering
  • Business
  • Computer and Information Science
  • Legal Profession
  • Health Professions
  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Legal Profession
Students to faculty ratio 20:1 9:1
Institutional accreditation Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 92.8% 95.9%
Dropout rate 6.3% 3.9%
Transferred out N/A N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $171,936
  • Year 3: $191,597
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $122,038
  • Year 3: $167,052
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $125,250
  • Year 2: $125,388
  • Year 3: $161,399
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $126,367
  • Year 2: $128,868
  • Year 3: $160,666
Law (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $160,390
  • Year 2: $142,470
  • Year 3: $143,984
Information Science/Studies (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $119,358
  • Year 3: $143,516
Chemistry (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $107,442
  • Year 2: $63,005
  • Year 3: $112,973
Optometry (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $74,750
  • Year 2: $91,363
  • Year 3: $104,601
Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $95,600
  • Year 2: $85,760
  • Year 3: $103,738
Applied Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $71,282
  • Year 2: $65,387
  • Year 3: $102,543
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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