| Princeton University | University of Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 8.3 Out of 10 | 7.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 1 US News 2024 # 6 Times Higher Education 2024 # 17 QS World University 2024 | # 6 US News 2024 # 12 QS World University 2024 # 16 Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 8 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 154 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 51 for Law by Academy Ranking of World Universities 2021 | # 19 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 3 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 4 for Law by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -18 PG Programs -13 Doctorate Programs -6 | UG Programs -63 PG Programs -71 Doctorate Programs -14 |
| Acceptance Rate | 6.5 % | 9.4 % |
| Exam Score | GRE updated-308 IELTS-7 SAT-1460 TOEFL-100 | GMAT-540 IELTS-7.5 SAT-1450 TOEFL-100 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 49450 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 54070 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 18630 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 53166 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 56786 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 17888 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Hiring Companies are Amazon, IBM Corporation, Goldman Sachs Group, Raytheon Co., Microsoft, etc. Princeton University is one of the top private universities in Princeton, United States. It is ranked #=16 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Degree Average Salary Masters in Science $248,000 Doctorate $175,000 MBA $173,000 PhD $135,000 Bachelor of Science $110,000 Masters in Finance $107,000 | University of Pennsylvania is one of the top private universities in Philadelphia, United States. It is ranked #13 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Average Salaries by Degree: Other Degree: $200,000 MBA: $175,000 Masters in Finance: $150,000 PhD: $147,000 Executive Masters: $144,000 Bachelor of Science: $120,000 |
| application requirements | Freshman need 3.87 GPA on a scale of 4.0 (A- grade or 90 to 92%). | Academic transcripts; Proof of English language proficiency; 2-3 LORs; SOPs; Resume; Personal Statement; Standardized test scores; Additional requirements (Digital portfolios, Writing samples, Research statements, etc.); Interviews (if required). |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | The Wharton School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.3/10 Read 1 reviews | 8.2/10 Read 4 reviews |
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| General Facts | Princeton University | University of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1746 | 1740 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 |
| Male:Female | 71% Male, 29% Female | 43% Male, 57% Female |
| Location Facts | 500-acre campus located in central New Jersey; Philadelphia and New York are just 55 miles away which is an hour drive. The southern edge of the university has an artificial lake | Located in downtown Philadelphia earlier, is now situated in West Philadelphia. The area is now known as University City. |
| Library | University has 14 libraries; Firestone Library is the main library having more than 11 million holdings in 12 buildings throughout the campus. It houses 3000 ebooks; 50,000 graphic arts collection; 100,000 coins collection; 1,244,911 paper of Princeton; 250,000 rare books collection; 10,000 archives and more | 6.67 million printed book volumes; 4.26 million microform items; 282,857 serials received; 2.01 million e-books; 279,206 e-journals; 4.31 million digitized images; 358,740 audio/video tapes, CDs, and DVDs. |
| Campus Life | 300 student organizations, 36 sport clubs, 17 chaplaincies and some of the campus life units such as Athletics and Campus Recreations; Center for Career Development; Carl A. Fields Center for Equality and Cultural Understanding; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Center; etc. | 165 Research centers; Double decker college football stadium; 450+ student organizations; Penn Museum & other galleries; Penn Relays Carnivals (longest uninterrupted collegiate track meet in America with 100,000 spectators yearly); PennRec (offers activities such as yoga, fitness classes, sports clubs, outdoor adventures, etc.); hundreds of retail shops, restaurants, etc.; Vending activities (includes 90 trucks, carts, & tables); University media including news & media (Almanac, Penn Today, Daily Pennsylvanian), communications (WQHS, WXPN 88.5 FM, etc.). |
| Hostel | #Room - $10960 | #Rooms - $11754 |
| Famous Alumni | Michelle Obama (former First Lady of US); James Madison and Woodrow Wilson (former US Presidents); Jeff Bezos (Amazon CEO and founder); Jimmy Stewart (actor); Alan Turing (father of theoretical computer science) | 36 Nobel laureates; 29 Rhodes Scholars; 16 Pulitzer Prize winners; Elon Musk (CEO of SpaceX); Warren Buffet (CEO of Berkshire Hathaway); John Legend (American singer-songwriter); Ivanka Trump (American businesswoman); Tory Burch (American fashion designer); Donald Trump (45th President of USA); Anand Ahuja (Businessperson); Shweta Bachchan-Nanda (Indian author); Sundar Pichai (CEO of Alphabet Inc. & Google LLC); |
| City Life | The city of Princeton is located in the center of New Jersey, which is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of Northeastern USA. The cosmopolitan communities residing in the city offer students with multi-cuisine dining. You can shop around in downtown Princeton. The city also has a theatre, museum, and gardens. The unemployment rate is 3.6% . | Philadelphia- largest city in Pennsylvania; 6th most populous city in USA; Famous tourist attractions include Liberty Bell Pavilion, Independence Hall, Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia Museum of Arts, Reading Terminal Market, Barnes Foundation, Fairmount Park, City Hall, etc.; Birthplace of US Marine Corps, several firsts in USA such as library, hospital, medical school, zoo, business school, etc.; Unemployment rate- 4.5% |
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