Tufts University vs Washington University, which is better for international students?

Tufts University vs Washington University

Overview Comparison
Tufts UniversityWashington University
Collegedunia Score5.6 Out of 106.5 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 40 US News 2024
# 191 Times Higher Education 2024
# 379 QS World University 2024
# 24 US News 2024
# 68 Times Higher Education 2024
# 154 QS World University 2024
Subject Strength# 69 for Engineering by US News 2024
# 53 for Medicine by US News 2024
# 151 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023
# 55 for Engineering by US News 2024
# 5 for Medicine by US News 2024
# 20 for Law by US News 2024
ProgramsUG Programs -45
PG Programs -42
Doctorate Programs -1
UG Programs -74
PG Programs -42
Doctorate Programs -1
Acceptance Rate14.3 %17.0 %
Exam ScoreGMAT-680
IELTS-7
PTE-68
SAT-1440
TOEFL-100
GMAT-680
IELTS-7
SAT-1470
TOEFL-100
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   54724.19
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  50955.30
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 36120 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   56300
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  57750
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 29593 Per Year
placement (average package)

Some of the programs and the average salary are:

Degree                    Average Salary

MBA                         $149,000 

Doctorate                   $127,000 

Masters in Science     $123,000 

Bachelor of Arts         $96,000 

Bachelor of Science    $90,000 


Graduate Employability Rankings (2020)- #95
Top paying degrees: 
Executive MBA: $205,000.
Master (other): $130,000.
MA: $125,000.
Doctorate: $118,000.
MBA: $115,000


application requirements

Letter of recommendation from a junior year and senior year teacher. Extracurricular activities record, art portfolio are required (15-20) for admission in art school. 

TOEFL scores are prefered as proof of language proficiency. 
Three LORs for PG applications.
Supplemental essay along with essay required for application portals.

Campuses and B-SchoolsNAOlin Business School
CollegeDunia Reviews6.8/10 Read 2 reviews9.3/10 Read 3 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsTufts UniversityWashington University
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1852
1853
Student:Faculty Ratio9:1
7:1
Male:Female49% Male, 51% Female46% Male, 54% Female
Location Facts

4 campuses: Boston Health Sciences Campus, Boston Fenway Campus; Medford/Somerville Campus (main campus), Grafton Campus. The main campus is 5 miles from Boston, the others are also known as uphill and downhill campuses. 


There are three campuses and one medical research center. Darnforth Campus is located mostly between Forest park parkway, North Skinker Boulevard, North Big Bend Boulevard, and Wydown Boulevard. 


Library

6 libraries on 3 campuses; Books available from 19 academic areas; Over 38,000 electronic journals and databases; Digital collections available at Tufts Digital Collections & Archives. 


There are 12 libraries under Washington University offering around 5.5 million volumes offered to its students to read from. John M-Olin is the main library houses over 70,000 microfilms, and other 12 libraries at three other campuses offering special collections and more.


Campus Life

Over 300 student-run clubs and organizations; 25 cultural clubs; Debate and mock trials; Political groups; Publications such as Tufts Daily, Tufts Observer, and Traveler Magazine. Each year around 180 performances for music & arts take place on-campus each year. 21 sports clubs that compete in 28 varsity sports.   


The university has 4 galleries, one museum, 15 eateries, and over 600 clubs and societies. There are various health and wellness organizations for students to indulge in. It also has a rich athletic culture and a tradition of over 100 years. The campus also has a career center, disability resources, and more. 


Hostel#Single Room - $10200
#Triple Room - $9142
#Double Room - $9142
#On campus - $12986
#Off campus (not with family) - $14082
Famous Alumni

Mulatu Teshome Wirtu (President of Ethiopia); Dan Crenshaw (former Navy SEAL);  Pierre Omidyar (founder of eBay); Jamie Dimon (CEO of JPMorgan Chase); Jeff Kindler (former CEO of Pfizer); David Faber (anchor at CNBC), David Faber (journalist), Shashi Tharoor (MP Lok Sabha), Oliver Platt (actor), etc. 


Bob Behnken (astronaut), Richa Langella (Indian actress), Phyllis Schlafly (author), Quinton Lucas (mayor of Kansas city), Susannah Cahalan (journalist), Brittany Packnett (activist), Peter Sarsgaard (actor), Pooja Kumar (actress), Leana Wen (physician), Joe Madison (football player), Donald Livingston (professor at Emory University), etc. 


City Life

Located in Medford, Massachusetts is one of the 13 original states of USA; 7th smallest state in terms of the total area. Medford is located northwest of downtown Boston on Mystic river. Some of the attractions are Isaac Royall House museum, Grandfather’s house, Grace Church, Gravity Research Foundation, etc. The unemployment rate (Sept 2022) 4.4%. 


Located on the banks of Western bank of the Mississippi River. Some of the sites Gateway Arch, St Louis Art Museum, Cathedral Basilica, City museum, old courthouse, St. Louis zoo, city hall, etc. It is ranked one of the best cities to live in the USA. It is also home to some of the best companies like Emerson Electric, Centene, Boeing, Energizer, Edward Jones Financial, etc. 


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