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Dartmouth College is one of the most reputed colleges not only at a national level but also all over the world, and it magnifies its reputation by appearing under the Ivy League colleges. It is ranked amongst the top 0.1% of college worldwide by several reputed ranking agencies.is home to 28,000+ students including 13% international student population. University of Pennsylvania has a strong relationship with alumni groups in India, including the five Penn Clubs and the four Alumni Interview Committees. is the top-ranked university in Pennsylvania. According to the 2022-2023 US News rankings, the University of Pennsylvania is ranked #18 in Best Value Schools and #59 in Most Innovative Schools.
| Dartmouth College | University of Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.9 Out of 10 | 7.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 180 Times Higher Education 2026 # 247 QS World University 2026 # 45 Center for World University Rankings 2025 | # 14 Times Higher Education 2026 # 15 QS World University 2026 # 7 Center for World University Rankings 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 201 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 301 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 | # 17 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 27 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 # 13 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -43 PG Programs -11 Doctorate Programs -4 | UG Programs -63 PG Programs -71 Doctorate Programs -15 |
| Acceptance Rate | 6.2 % | 5.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-7 SAT-1430 TOEFL-100 | Duolingo-120 GMAT-690 GRE-308 IELTS-6.5 TOEFL-80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 73178 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 53052 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 10362 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 53166 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 56786 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 18966 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability Rankings (2020): 161-160. | 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:
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| application requirements | Interviews are conducted for most UG programs as well. Personal essay is required along with UG applications. | 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 | Tuck School of Business | The Wharton School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.5/10 Read 4 reviews | 7.8/10 Read 6 reviews |
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| General Facts | Dartmouth College | University of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | College | University |
| Established | 1769 | 1740 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1:1 |
| Male:Female | 51% Male, 49% Female | 46% Male, 0% Female |
| Location Facts | Located in Hanover, a rural town in New Hamshire, in the upper valley with Connecticut River. The Appalachian Trails run through the campus. Located in a pastoral setting with mountain vistas and towering pines, Dartmouth college offers is renowned for its picturesque location. | Located in downtown Philadelphia earlier, is now situated in West Philadelphia. The area is now known as University City. |
| Library | The college has seven libraries, Bery-Bery Library is the main library holding a collection of over 2 million volumes. Hosts collections like special art collection, East Asian Room, Ray Nash Collection, Robert Frost collection, Theodor Geisel Collection, etc | 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 | The campus life offer 35 division I varsity teams and 33 sports clubs, over 160 groups and organizations for UG students, graduate student organization offers other activities and societies to join. The College has a Hopkins Center for Arts, a museum, and a Black Family Visual Arts Center. Religious fraternities and sororities are also available for joining. The College has its own newspaper. You can also join the outing club. Grab food at various on-campus cafes. | 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 | #On campus - $10362 | #Rooms - $12978 |
| Famous Alumni | Dr. Suess (author), Daniel Webster (Former Secretary of State), Robert Frost (poet), Henry Paulson (former US Secretary of Treasury), Fred Rogers (American TV Personality), Timothy Geithner (Former US Secretary of Treasury), Kriten Gillibrand (Member of US Senate), Jake Tapper (Journalist), Salmon P. Chase (Former Cheif Justice of US), etc. | 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 | Hanover is a small city and is considered as one of the best cities to study in the USA (QS). It is the highest rating city in New Hampshire and second highest in the US. It is also one of the most educated city’s in the US. The unemployment rate observed was around 29.1 (May 2020). | 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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