<p>For a number of students like myself, I could really care less whether ND is in rankings (that is always relative). I care that graduates are qualified for the workforce (and I talked to many), the academic programs that they have, and the entire experience it provides. For students like myself, once I visited ND for a weekend, saw the Blue/Gold Game, stayed at ND for a night, went to a few classes, and talked with current students, ND was right. It is all about fit, and if ND is your fit, I think you will go into debt for it. ND is perfect for certain students, which will make sacrifices to be able to attend. </p>
<p>I couldn’t care less if ND was 1, 10, 25, or even higher. it is still a highly respected college and is a great place to spend four/five years.</p>