| University of Colorado | Pennsylvania State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.7 Out of 10 | 5.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 105 US News 2024 # 138 Times Higher Education 2024 # 264 QS World University 2024 | # 60 US News 2024 # 83 QS World University 2024 # 122 Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 19 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 26 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 56 for Law by US News 2024 | # 32 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 109 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 80 for Law by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -83 PG Programs -63 | UG Programs -163 PG Programs -120 |
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6 % | 51.3 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-693 IELTS-6.5 SAT-1150 TOEFL-83 | IELTS-6.5 SAT-1160 TOEFL-80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 39020 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 33946 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 26426 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 35984 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 38198 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 26664 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability Ranking: #201-250. More than 300 companies hired 805 Business graduates last year with 6.48% beig international students. Prominent companies visiting the campus are Deloitte, EY, Oracle, KPMG, Morgan Stanley, Gusto, RSM, Fortune 100. | PhD: $150,0000- $158,000 |
| application requirements | Country Specific Course Work Requirements. | Submit Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) along with application, SAT/ACT scores are also accepted as language proficiency proof. You may have to fulfill additional requriements as per the program. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Smeal College of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.2/10 Read 1 reviews | 7.9/10 Read 2 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Colorado | Pennsylvania State University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1876 | 1855 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
| Male:Female | 51% Male, 49% Female | 65% Male, 35% Female |
| Location Facts | CU Boulder campus is located south of Pearl Street Mall and east of Chautauqua Auditorium. It is ranked as one of the most beautiful campuses in the United States by Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler. The engineering center houses the largest geotechnical centrifuge of the US. Museum of natural history, Mary Rippon Theatre, Macky Auditorium and Memorial Center are major attractions in and around the campus. | It has 24 campuses located throughout the state allowing students to explore the city while learning. University Park area is situated in located in State College and College township is located in Center Country. |
| Library | The university holds 5 libraries: Busineer Library features Course reserves, Earth Sciences and Map Library has National Geologic Map Database, Engineering, Math and Physics Library has vast collection of ANSI, ASTM standards, Waltz Music Library houses music research collection and Norlin Library stacks exclusive Asian studies collection. Total collection of Titles is over 6.8 million, Electronic Books is 1. 3 million and Volumes (print and electronic) is 8.8 million. | Titles held: 7,240,616 |
| Campus Life | University houses numerous organisations like the Hiking Club (longest running student organisation from 1919), KVCU AM-1190 known as Radio 1190, Boulder Freeride (Ski and Snowboard club), CU Cycling Club, Left Right TIM Improv Comedy, Umbrella Improv initiative. The Herd is the largest student alumni group in the US. Campus is known for its eateries with students preferring center for community, St Paddys iand Halloweekend are the biggest party events of the year. | Engage in varsity athletics, 31 intercollegiate athletic teams, intramural clubs, Center for Spiritual and ethical development, LGBTQ resource center. |
| Hostel | #Off campus (not with family) - $12428 #On campus - $13998 | #On campus - $11280 #Off campus (not with family) - $11280 #Off campus (with family) - $4104 |
| Famous Alumni | Kristin Davis (Actress), John Fante (Writer), Jared Polis (Governor of Colorado), Jack Collom (Poet),Albert Allen Bartlett (Professor), Scott Jurek (Public Speaker), Michael Grab (Photographer), Bill Bower (Pilot), Kimbal Musk (Philanthropist), Chief Niwot (Tribal Leader), Larry Sellers (Actor), Evans Woollen III (Architect), Phil Plait (Astronomer). | Saquon Barkley (American Footballer), Adam Huber (Actor), Jerry Sandusky (football coach- America), Dan Bongino (American commentator), Safaa Al- Hashim (politician), Bo Nickal (Freestyle Wrestler). Alumni are famously called Nittany Lions. |
| City Life | Located at the foothills of Rocky Mountain, Boulder is the municipality of Colorado. The city is prominently known for its art, health, well-being, quality of life and education. Surrounded by thousands of acres of recreational spaces and parks, events like Polar Bear Plunge, Naked Pumpkin Run, Boulder Cruiser Ride are eye catching. USA Rugby is headquartered in the city. Unemployment rate of the county is 9.2% as of June 2020 but there was a rise of 3% in non-farm payroll jobs past year mainly contributed by business service sector, leisure and hospitality. | State College, Pennsylvania is the largest borough area. Downtown Improvement District and University Park are two major sections in State College. The neighborhood has Orchard Parks, West End, College Heights, South State College, and more. Penn State University is the largest employer followed by Mount Nittany Medical Center. You can enjoy art fests, dance night marathons, and more. |
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