<p>SweetLax,</p>
<p>as you pointed out just a post earlier…its actually ranked 7 in businessweek…but thats besides the point. </p>
<p>You’re arguing that Notre Dame is underrated in USnews…yet everything “USnews” about Notre Dame points to it being overrated in its overall rankings. Academically, Notre Dame fairs rather poorly compared to the rest of the schools in the top 25 USnews rankings. Look at all of USnews departmental rankings, or graduate school rankings. I don’t see Notre Dame showing up in the top of any lists really…which is why it gets a 3.8 (i think i don’t have the book infront of me) PA. However, Notre Dame gets pushed up in the rankings because it scores high in other areas such as selectivity, financial resources, and alumni support.</p>
<p>Like I said before, Notre Dame is a solid solid school. But I don’t think you’ll see it moving up anytime soon (except for the usual yearly fluctuation of 1 or 2 spots). The lack of a hallmark program, which isn’t football, is a pretty big part of that.</p>