Boston vs University of Notre Dame
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
AFaith: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MACatholic collegeAFaith: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of Notre DameNotre Dame, INCatholic college
At a glance
- Boston lists Mass every weekday; University of Notre Dame lists Mass every weekday.
- Boston lists confession 11 times a week; University of Notre Dame, 15 times a week.
- University of Notre Dame has the higher graduation rate: 95% against 91% at Boston.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Boston has the lower price after aid: $4,284 a year, against $7,244 at University of Notre Dame.
Catholic life
Faith grade
AFaith: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AFaith: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
BTheology and core curriculum: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BTheology and core curriculum: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
11 times a week
15 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
5 times a week
Campus ministry
6 listed
4 listed
Religious order or tradition
Jesuit
Holy Cross
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Chestnut Hill, MA
Notre Dame, IN
Setting
City
Suburb
Students
15,280
13,174
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
16%
11%
Average SAT
1507
1520
ACT middle 50%
33–35
33–35
Graduation rate
91%
95%
First-year retention
96%
99%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$41,704
$26,780
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$4,284
$7,244
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$7,304
$7,254
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$13,112
$11,432
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$19,999
$18,670
Net price, over $110,000 income
$60,308
$45,321
Median debt
$19,000
$19,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$103,937
$99,980
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.