University of Virginia vs University of Notre Dame, better university for international students?

University of Virginia vs University of Notre Dame

Overview Comparison
University of VirginiaUniversity of Notre Dame
Collegedunia Score5.5 Out of 105.6 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 24 US News 2024
# 166 Times Higher Education 2024
# 260 QS World University 2024
# 20 US News 2024
# 199 Times Higher Education 2024
# 304 QS World University 2024
Subject Strength# 37 for Engineering by US News 2024
# 30 for Medicine by US News 2024
# 8 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
ProgramsUG Programs -15
PG Programs -34
Doctorate Programs -2
UG Programs -44
PG Programs -28
Doctorate Programs -1
Acceptance Rate30.0 %18.7 %
Exam ScoreGMAT-640
IELTS-7
SAT-1340
TOEFL-90
GMAT-671
IELTS-7.5
PTE-70
SAT-1370
TOEFL-100
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   49494
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  28380
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 13940 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   58843
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  58190
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 29780 Per Year
placement (average package)

Graduate employability rankings (2023)- #101-110.

Degree                 Average Salary

Doctorate                 $236,000 

LLM                          $206,000 

Other Degree            $198,000 

MBA                          $160,000 

Bachelor of Science  $95,000 

Masters in Science    $93,000 


Graduate employability- #191-200.
Top recruiters for MBA class- Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, EY, PwC, etc.
Average overall salary- $70,000.
Median base salary- $110,000


application requirements

UG applicants are required to submit school counselor recommendation. 
Supplemental portfolios are to be submitted through slide room.
Language proficiency may not be required for graduate admissions if bachelor’s degree is obtained from a university where medium of instruction is English.
 

Essay with 200 words, one letter of recommendation, completing CSS profile, Interviews. 

Campuses and B-SchoolsDarden School of Business
Mendoza College of Business
CollegeDunia Reviews7.7/10 Read 4 reviews7.6/10 Read 2 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsUniversity of VirginiaUniversity of Notre Dame
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1819
1842
Student:Faculty Ratio10:1
13:1
Male:Female45% Male, 55% Female53% Male, 47% Female
Location Facts

There are overall 11 schools under University of Virginia located around 8 miles from the airport and 2 miles from rail. The campus area is popularly known as university grounds. 


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

The university has ten libraries that collectively have 5,000,000 print books; 700,000 ebooks; and 200,000 ejournals. The library also has a collection of 17th century newspapers, astronomical data.


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

With 800+ student clubs and 27 varsity athletic teams to join, University of Virginia offers you a wide variety of co-curricular to indulge in. The university maintains 17 courts, fields, and recreation centers for providing fitness and welfare programs. The university has both museums (1) and gallery (2) and organizes online exhibitions for its students. 


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#Rooms - $7470
#On campus - $14890
#Off campus (not with family) - $14890
Famous Alumni

Robert F. Kennedy (former US attorney journal), Tina Fey (actress), Larry Sabato (Americal political scientist), Ted Kennedy (former American senator), Katie Couric (TV journalist), Edgar Allan Poe (writer), Tiki Barber (footballer), David Baldacci (novelist), Mark Sanford (former governor of South Carolina), Sean Maloney (US representative), etc.    


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

Charlottesville is situated at the foot of blue ridge mountains. It offers something for every adventure junkie, like countless hikes, kayaking & canoeing on Rivanna river. The city is ranked among the nation’s most restaurants per capita. In 2017, it was ranked the third happiest city in the US. 


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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