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Washington University in St. Louis is one of the top private universities in USA. offers 40 majors for undergraduate programs and 15 graduate programs. The programs at Washington University include certificate, associate, bachelor's, post-baccalaureate certificate, master's, post-master's certificate, doctorate as professional practice, doctorate in research or for a scholarship. Tufts University is an American private research university and was founded in 1852. Ranked consistently among the list of top universities in USA, the institute offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses. Several of the university's programs have affiliations with the nearby institutions of Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
| Tufts University | Washington University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.6 Out of 10 | 6.5 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 334 QS World University 2026 # 179 Times Higher Education 2025 # 183 Center for World University Rankings 2025 | # 167 QS World University 2026 # 47 Center for World University Rankings 2025 # 69 Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 69 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 112 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 351 for Law by QS World University 2025 | # 43 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 46 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 14 for Law by US News 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -45 PG Programs -42 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -74 PG Programs -48 Doctorate Programs -1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 10.1 % | 12.0 % |
| Exam Score | Duolingo-130 GMAT-680 IELTS-7 PTE-68 SAT-1440 TOEFL-100 | GMAT-680 IELTS-7 SAT-1470 TOEFL-90 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 54724.19 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 50955.30 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 18588 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 56300 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 67552 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 29593 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Some of the programs and the average salary are:
| Graduate Employability Rankings (2020)- #95 |
| 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. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Olin Business School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.8/10 Read 4 reviews | 8.7/10 Read 4 reviews |
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| General Facts | Tufts University | Washington University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1852 | 1853 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 |
| Male:Female | 49% Male, 51% Female | 46% 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 | #Housing & Food - $18588 | #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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