Boston College is a private Jesuit research university in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The University of Notre Dame du Lac, known simply as Notre Dame or ND, is a private Catholic research university in Notre Dame, Indiana, outside the city of South Bend.
| Boston College | University of Notre Dame | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.6 Out of 10 | 5.6 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 39 US News 2024 # 251 Times Higher Education 2024 # 631 QS World University 2024 | # 20 US News 2024 # 199 Times Higher Education 2024 # 304 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 251 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2023 # 251 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 29 for Law by US News 2024 | # 47 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 883 for Medicine by US News 2022 # 27 for Law by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -36 PG Programs -20 Doctorate Programs -6 | UG Programs -44 PG Programs -28 Doctorate Programs -1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 31.1 % | 18.7 % |
| Exam Score | SAT-1320 | GMAT-671 IELTS-7.5 PTE-70 SAT-1370 TOEFL-100 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 59050 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 23070 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 27992 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 58843 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 58190 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 29780 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | 96% of the students graduating get employed or pursue higher education. The median starting salary for graduates is around $62,000. Some of the top employers include: Dell, PWC, UBS, Forbes, Goldman Sachs, Epsilon, Suffolk, Wayfair etc. | Graduate employability- #191-200. |
| application requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit English language requirements Check program specific requirements | Essay with 200 words, one letter of recommendation, completing CSS profile, Interviews. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Mendoza College of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.0/10 Read 1 reviews | 7.6/10 Read 2 reviews |
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| General Facts | Boston College | University of Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | College | University |
| Established | 1863 | 1842 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 |
| Male:Female | 47% Male, 53% Female | 53% Male, 47% Female |
| Location Facts | Boston College's main campus in Chestnut Hill, 6 miles (9.7 km) west of downtown Boston, is 175-acre. In addition to the main campus at Chestnut Hill, BC's 40-acre Newton Campus, is located 1-mile to the west in the inner suburb of Newton, Massachusetts. Another campus is located around Brighton. There are several facilities spread across the city. | It is located adjacent to south bend of Indiana and in the center of a metropolitans populated area. Situated in an unincorporated area of northern Indian, Michiana. It is noted for its basilica and golden dome. |
| Library | Boston College's eight research libraries contain over two million printed volumes. Including manuscripts, journals, government documents and microform items, ranging from ancient papyrus scrolls to digital databases, the collections have some twelve million items. | The university has 13 libraries of its own and 5 libraries in partnership. The main library- Hesburgh library is more than 50 years old and is centerpiece of intellectual pursuits at Notre Dame. |
| Campus Life | Upper or Newton. Double or quad. Cheverus or Keyes. Wherever you live on campus, you are sure to experience a strong sense of community at Boston College. With 32 residence halls and 13 dining locations, you have plenty of options. University's comprehensive wellness resources reflect the Jesuit, Catholic value of of cura personalis—care for the whole person—these services are designed to cultivate health, wellness, and safety so that students can thrive in all areas of their lives. Services include health services, counselling services and student center for wellness. With more than 300 student organizations to choose from, focused on everything from arts and culture to politics and socioeconomics to civics, service, and social justice, you'll have opportunities to connect to a wide variety of students, develop leadership skills, and make a difference on campus and beyond. Boston College is home to 31 intercollegiate Division I teams, a variety of club sports, 44 intramural sports programs, and courses in aquatics, spin, yoga, and more. That means you have plenty of reasons to cheer and countless opportunities to stay active. | University’s Gothic architecture offers you to indulge in 500+ clubs and societies, 5 recreation venues, and 28 on-campus eateries. There are overall 33 residence halls offering accommodation to all the students. The center of career and professional development offers both UG and PG students with career-related services and the opportunity to meet potential employers. |
| Hostel | #Off campus (not with family) - $10650 #On campus - $14142 #Off campus (with family) - $3200 | #On campus - $14890 #Off campus (not with family) - $14890 |
| Famous Alumni | John F. Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State, U.S. Senator. 2004 Democratic Presidential nominee Chris O'Donnell, Actor Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks, Former senior executive at Google, 1995 Ed McMahon, Comedian and television presenter Marty Walsh, U.S. Secretary of Labor, Mayor of Boston | Condoleezza Rice (Former Us Secretary of State), Regs Philbin (TV presenter), Joe Montana (football player), Nicholas Spark (novelist), Hannah Storm (journalist), Thom Browne (fashion designer), Joe Donnelly (former US Senator), Sean Conley (physician), John Ratcliffe (former US representative), Robert Costa (journalist), etc. |
| City Life | With a population exceeding 685,000, Boston offers many of the conveniences and amenities of big city life while retaining a small-town feel in a plethora of neighborhoods. Moving to Boston means living in a great central location for travel throughout the Northeastern United States. You’ll have easy access to several beaches, coveted vacation destinations (New England fall color) and will be in close proximity to nearby metropolises, such as New York City and Philadelphia. Boston’s architecture documents the history of one of the United States’ first major cities. For a city of its size, it has an astounding number of museums – 58 – and that doesn’t even include the many galleries and freestanding historical buildings around the city. Boston has a thriving economy with a strong jobs market with particularly abundant opportunities in innovation and tech, education, and finance sectors. A 2018 report named Boston the American city with the “fastest growth in job opportunities” in the nation. | The midwestern city has various cultural attractions, great restaurants, and access to great outdoors. Offers various adventure sports and offers around 30% less cost of living as compared to the rest of UK. IT is voted among some of the best cities to live in the US. |
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