University of Notre Dame vs Purdue University-Main Campus

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University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN Private
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Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN Public
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Admissions

University of Notre Dame

Acceptance Rate
12.5%
SAT Range
1420–1550
SAT Average
1480
ACT Average
34
Average GPA
3.93

Purdue University-Main Campus

Acceptance Rate
53.0%
SAT Range
1280–1470
SAT Average
1360
ACT Average
31
Average GPA
3.8
Campus & Students

University of Notre Dame

Student Population
8,900
Student:Faculty
1:10
Campus Setting
suburban
Type
Private

Purdue University-Main Campus

Student Population
47,000
Student:Faculty
1:19
Campus Setting
midsize_city
Type
Public
Cost & Outcomes

University of Notre Dame

Tuition (In-State)
$62,693
Tuition (Int'l)
$63,043
Graduation Rate
97.0%
Retention Rate
98.0%

Purdue University-Main Campus

Tuition (In-State)
$9,992
Tuition (Int'l)
$32,825
Graduation Rate
82.0%
Retention Rate
93.0%
Rankings

University of Notre Dame

#20
US News
#250
QS World
#198
Times Higher Ed

Purdue University-Main Campus

#43
US News
#99
QS World
#90
Times Higher Ed

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