Deakin University is a public university in Victoria, Australia. Western Sydney University is an Australian multi-campus university in the Greater Western region of Sydney, Australia.
| Deakin University | Western Sydney University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.6 Out of 10 | 4.2 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 233 QS World University 2024 # 251 Times Higher Education 2024 # 218 US News 2023 | # 301 Times Higher Education 2024 # 375 QS World University 2024 # 201 Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 126 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 243 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 201 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 301 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 201 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 251 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -106 PG Programs -60 Doctorate Programs -5 | UG Programs -163 PG Programs -40 Doctorate Programs -1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8 % | 94.7 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-500 GRE updated-291 IELTS-6.5 PTE-58 TOEFL-70 | GMAT-600 IELTS-6.5 PTE-58 TOEFL-82 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 20286 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 26496 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 27842 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 21031 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 21886 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 27018 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability Ranking- #271; Highest paid degrees- MBA (131,000 USD); Masters (93,000 USD); Masters in Finance (88,000 USD); Bachelor (87,000 USD); Bachelor of Science (84,000 USD). | Graduate Employability Rankings: #301-500, MBA: $99,000, Bachelor of Science: $76,000, Bachelor of Arts: $54,000, Bachelor (Other): $72,000, Master in Finance: $60,000, Other Degree: $63,000 |
| application requirements | award certificates; academic transcripts; formal identity papers (e.g. your passport); CVs; Personal Statement; Proof of English proficiency. |
For Indian students, CBSE.ICSE/State Boards certificates with minimum aggregate of 55% is required. Proof of English language proficiency, some specific programs may also require evidence of relevant work experience in the concerned field. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Deakin Business School | NA |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.7/10 Read 32 reviews | 8.0/10 Read 10 reviews |
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| General Facts | Deakin University | Western Sydney University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1974 | 1989 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 30:1 | 33:1 |
| Male:Female | 58% Male, 42% Female | 45% Male, 55% Female |
| Location Facts | Campuses located in Melbourne's Burwood suburb, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront and Warrnambool, as well as the online Cloud Campus; the Largest campus is in Burnwood located 45 minutes by tram from the Melbourne CBD | Western Sydney includes , or partially includes, the NSW Electoral Districts of Penrith, Londonderry, Mulgoa, Camden, Macquire Fields , Campbelltown etc. Just 20 km from the Sydney CBD, Parramatta is accesible from Sydney Airport by rail or taxi transfers (costs apply).Parramatta city campus is rich in art learning skills and unique study spaces. |
| Library | Online Collections of over 970,000 resources: 636,845 e-books; 201,666 e-journals; 577 online databases; 73,693 streaming audio; 116,828 streaming video; 96,424 records in Deakin Research Online; 18,003 Open Access records in Deakin Research Online. Physical Collections of over 815,000 resources: 694,960 books; 2,885 print journals; 97,247 items in special collections; 17,854 DVDs and videos; Extensive microform collection. | The university has 8 libraries. The libraries hold over 240257 physical books; 6 million digital books; 4140000+ journals; more than 10 ,million information resources. |
| Campus Life | 120 clubs and societies; Deakin sports club that include Deakin Burwood Basketball Association, Deakin University Football and Netball Club (Sharks) & Sharks Players United, and Deakin Snow Riders (DSR); Deakin University Student Association (DUSA); gyms, fitness classes, basketball courts & sports ovals | University has over 100 clubs providing numerous opportunities for students to lead vibrant social life. It also offers involvement iin sports clubs, Elite Athelete Programs, Unisport Nationals, Inter-varsity tournaments etc. It also conducts Diversity Fest comprising over 160 cultural groups. |
| Hostel | #Single Bedroom - $11696 #Shared Bedroom - $16146 | #Apartment - $12105 #Apartment En-suite - $14913 |
| Famous Alumni | Anurag Singh (Indian film director); Leigh Peta Sales (Australian Journalist); Stella Young (Australian Comedian); Benjamin James Graham (Former Australian Rule Footballer); Rodger Corser (Australian Actor); Michael Klinger (Australian Cricketer); James William Kilgore (American Activist) |
Several politicians, actors, authors and poets have brought laurel to the university. Some of them are Cathy McGowan (Politician), Shannon Cole(Footballer turned coach), Anita Heiss (Author), Don Hany (Actor), Ben Quilty (Artist), Rosie Scott (Novelist and lecturer), Frank Puletua (Rugby league footballer) etc. |
| City Life | Located in Geelong, southwest of Melbourne; 2nd largest city in Victoria; 2nd fastest city in Australia; Major employers: Ford Motor Company, Avalon Airport. Target Australia; Shell oil refinery; etc.; Popular tourist attractions include Buckley Falls; - Curlewis Golf Club; Market Square; Point Lonsdale Lighthouse; Queenscliffe Maritime Museum; Geelong Art Gallery; Ozone shipwreck, etc. | Unemployment rate of Sydney is low as 2.8%, |
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