Durham University is a collegiate public research university in Durham, England. The University of St Andrews is a public university in St Andrews, Scotland.
| Durham University | St. Andrews University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.9 Out of 10 | - |
| ranking (overall) | # 78 QS World University 2024 # 174 Times Higher Education 2024 # 92 QS World University 2023 | - |
| Subject Strength | # 201 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 401 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 60 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | - |
| Programs | UG Programs -79 PG Programs -70 Doctorate Programs -5 | UG Programs -8 PG Programs -1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 72.0 % | 41.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-600 GRE updated-299 IELTS-6.5 PTE-64 TOEFL-92 | SAT-833 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 24401.1 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 28262.1 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 20501 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 33000 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 28680 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 25478 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability Ranking: #88; | The programs along with the average salary is given as follows: Bachelors of Arts: $51,000 Masters in Management: $50,000 Master of Arts: $84,000 Bachelor of Science: $75,000 |
| application requirements | Bachelor’s aspirants from India must have at least 87%. | Submit official transcripts of all previous education completed Submit two letters of recommendation Submit an essay Submit English language proficiency test scores |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Durham University Business School | NA |
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| General Facts | Durham University | St. Andrews University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | College |
| Established | 1832 | 1961 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 |
| Male:Female | 46% Male, 54% Female | 54% Male, 46% Female |
| Location Facts | Spread across two campuses, its estate is home to a part of UNESCO world heritage site, five grade one listed buildings and an ancient monument. The Durham city campus is located near botanical gardens. | St. Andrews University has its original campus in Laurinburg, North Carolina. The main campus is located south of downtown Laurinburg, bounded on the west by U.S. Routes 15 and 401. There is a lake in the middle of campus. |
| Library | Special Collection at Library has around 75,000 books. Bill Bryson Library is the largest library of the university. This has a collection of 1.5 million. There are various other libraries of the university offering e-books, journals, databases for both students and staff | The DeTamble library provides the students with the resources they need. The library has 22,000 books in print, 200,000 e-books, 20 lendable laptops, 90+ databases, 1:1 research help, 39,000 research videos |
| Campus Life | Over 200 student union societies, 27 student theatre companies, a range of 50 projects to volunteer, extensive sports programs, 10 different associations, a riverside bar and cafe, and over 250 student groups at Durham allow students to enjoy the most. Palatinate is the university newspaper, Purple radio is a student-run radio station of Durham. It also offers a night bus facility for safe travel throughout the city late at night. | Attending St. Andrews is about more than just getting a valuable education. The university want the students to enjoy all aspects of their college experience, both inside and outside the classroom.That’s why they strive to create a rich student life full of fun, learning, and growth. St. Andrews is a community of learners that support one another in all of our endeavors. No matter which degree program you choose, St. Andrews allows you to dive right in and experience your education hands-on. There are various clubs and organizations that the students can join. The university provides on campus housing and dining facilities. Many opportunities for involvement in social activities are provided for St. Andrews students. Catering to a diverse student body, St. Andrews offers something for everyone. An array of social events sponsored by residence halls, the Student Activities Union, and other clubs and organizations fill the calendar. Movies, parties, dances, athletic events, performing artists, comedians, novelty/variety shows, and intramural competitions are all highly anticipated events. GANZA is a weeklong event held annually every spring with many traditional, fun events scheduled throughout the week. |
| Hostel | #Single En-suite Room - $10569 #Single Standard Room - $9932 | #On campus - $10396 #Off campus (not with family) - $10396 #Off campus (with family) - $4686 |
| Famous Alumni | Will Carlin (Rugby Player), Graham Hancock (British writer), Will Greenwood (Rugby Player),Crispin Blunt (MP of UK), Nish Kumar (Stand-up Comedian), Charlotte Riley (Actress), Sir Harold Evans (journalist), Andrew Strauss (Cricketer), etc | Audrey Bolte (beauty pageant holder), Seth Jahn (footballer player), Erin Harkes (songwriter), Lydia E. Lavelle (American academician and politician) |
| City Life | Durham is an affordable city in UK, offering world's finest architecture. It is 10 minutes away from Newcastle. The city offers some high street shops, Gala Theatre and Cinema at City’s millennial square, Comedy stand-ups at Comedy Store, Oriental museum, and much more. The city has its own book festival, Lumiere festival, and many other cultural festivals celebrating the colorful multicultural environment. The unemployment rate is, however, on the higher side: 10.5% | Laurinburg is located on US Highway 74, a major east-west four-lane highway, US Highway 401, a major north-south four-lane highway, and minutes away from Interstate 95 which runs from Maine to Florida. Laurinburg offers the charm and quiet living of a small southern town with close proximity to larger cities, the mountains and the coast. Developing from its rich agricultural heritage, Laurinburg is still an agricultural community and it is also the progressive business and cultural center of Scotland County. The lifestyle in Laurinburg is relaxed and laid back, but never boring – not with year-round outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts scene, progressive community services and close proximity to beaches, the mountains, big city attractions, and college and professional sports. |
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