The University of Southern California is a private research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. The University of Notre Dame is a private Catholic research university in Notre Dame, Indiana.
| University of Southern California | University of Notre Dame | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.9 Out of 10 | 5.6 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 28 US News 2024 # 74 Times Higher Education 2024 # 116 QS World University 2024 | # 20 US News 2024 # 199 Times Higher Education 2024 # 304 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 15 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 28 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 16 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 -143 PG Programs -126 Doctorate Programs -7 | UG Programs -44 PG Programs -28 Doctorate Programs -1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 12.9 % | 18.7 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-690 GRE updated-306 IELTS-6.5 PTE-68 SAT-1360 TOEFL-80 | GMAT-671 IELTS-7.5 PTE-70 SAT-1370 TOEFL-100 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 63468 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 25795 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 33130 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 Ranking 2023: 59 QS World University Ranking :#134 Average salaries are given below: Doctrate: $145,000 MBA: $142,000 Bachelor(Other):$121,000 Master(Other): $117,000 PHd: $101,000 | Graduate employability- #191-200. |
| application requirements | 3 to 4 years of work experience for some graduate programs; at least 2 letters of recommendation; 2 to 3-page statement of purpose | Essay with 200 words, one letter of recommendation, completing CSS profile, Interviews. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Marshall Business School | Mendoza College of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.8/10 Read 21 reviews | 7.6/10 Read 2 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Southern California | University of Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1880 | 1842 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
| Male:Female | 48% Male, 52% Female | 53% Male, 47% Female |
| Location Facts | Has two campuses located in Los Angeles: University Park having Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and many professional schools; Health Science campus having Keck School of Medicine, School of Pharmacy and three teaching hospitals. | 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 | Over 22 campus libraries having – Total Volume: 5,919,656; Title Held: 5,007,597; Serials: 77,299; Physical Media: 172,964, Electronic Media: 122,269; Electronic Books: 1,682,067; Electronic Journals: 172,964; | 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 | Cultural Communities: Asian Pacific American Student Services, LGBT Resource Center, International Services, etc; Graduate, Undergraduate and Residential Student Governance; Volunteer Center; Trojan Marching Band; Relationship & Sexual Violence Prevention Services | 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 - $10098 #Room and Board - $16398 | #On campus - $14890 #Off campus (not with family) - $14890 |
| Famous Alumni | Neil Armstrong (astronaut); George Lucas (creator of Star Wars); Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (former Prime Minister of Pakistan); John Wayne (Academy Award winner); Andrew Viterbi (co-founder of Qualcomm Inc.); Will Ferrell (actor) | 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 | Los Angeles (LA) is the second most populous city of USA; Hollywood is located here; 841 Museums and art gallaries, California Beaches, Disneyland park, Los Angeles offers various concert halls, regular festivals, and bustling nightlife; Ranked 7th on Global City Index and 9th on Global Economic Power Index; Unemployment rate in December 2022 was 4%; Industries employing maximum number of people are healthcare, retail, hospitality, and manufacturing | 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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