College comparison

Tufts 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	Tufts Medford, MA	Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN
Acceptance rateUniversity of Notre Dame is more selective	11%	11%
SAT (25–75)	1470–1560	1455–1560
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,061	8,818
Avg net price	$39,998	$26,780
Median earnings (10 yr)Notre Dame reports higher median earnings	$83,214	$99,980
Graduation rate	94%	95%
Median debt	$16,250	$19,000
Economic mobility	2.1%	0.9%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

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

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

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1470–1560 at Tufts 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.