College comparison

Brown 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	Brown Providence, RI	Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN
Acceptance rateBrown University is more selective	5%	11%
SAT (25–75)	1510–1580	1455–1560
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,226	8,818
Avg net price	$25,184	$26,780
Median earnings (10 yr)Notre Dame reports higher median earnings	$93,487	$99,980
Graduation rate	96%	95%
Median debt	$11,428	$19,000
Economic mobility	1.5%	0.9%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Brown University or University of Notre Dame harder to get into?

Brown University is more selective: Brown University's acceptance rate is approximately 5% and University of Notre Dame's is approximately 11% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Brown University vs University of Notre Dame?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1510–1580 at Brown University 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.