College comparison

Michigan vs Notre Dame

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Michigan Ann Arbor, MI	Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN
Acceptance rateUniversity of Notre Dame is more selective	16%	11%
SAT (25–75)	1360–1530	1455–1560
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	34,177	8,818
Avg net price	$13,138	$26,780
Median earnings (10 yr)Notre Dame reports higher median earnings	$83,648	$99,980
Graduation rate	93%	95%
Median debt	$19,500	$19,000
Economic mobility	1.5%	0.9%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is University of Michigan-Ann Arbor or University of Notre Dame harder to get into?

University of Notre Dame is more selective: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's acceptance rate is approximately 16% and University of Notre Dame's is approximately 11% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor vs University of Notre Dame?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1360–1530 at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and 1455–1560 at University of Notre Dame. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.