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University of Pennsylvania is one of the oldest universities in US. The institute has been honoured with the #15th rank by the US News among the world and 7th across the USA in its 2023 rankings. University of Chicago is a coveted name in the list of top universities in USA.. It has been ranked among one of the best colleges globally by some top-ranking agencies such as WS World Rankings, US News, Times Higher Education, etc.
| University of Pennsylvania | University of Chicago | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 7.9 Out of 10 | 8.4 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 11 QS World University 2025 # 6 US News 2024 # 12 QS World University 2024 | # 21 QS World University 2025 # 11 QS World University 2024 # 12 US News 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 19 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 20 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2024 # 3 for Medicine by US News 2024 | # 129 for Engineering by QS World University 2024 # 35 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2024 # 18 for Medicine by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -63 PG Programs -71 Doctorate Programs -15 | UG Programs -36 PG Programs -32 Doctorate Programs -9 |
| Acceptance Rate | 7.0 % | 6.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-540 IELTS-7 SAT-1450 TOEFL-100 | GMAT-570 IELTS-7 SAT-1080 TOEFL-104 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 53166 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 56786 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 18970 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 56034 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 72000 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 29000 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | 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:
| University of Chicago is one of the top private universities in Chicago, United States. It is ranked #10 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Top recruiters include McKinsey & Company Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Google LLC, JP Morgan Chase & Co., Accenture, Deloitte Consulting LLP etc
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| application requirements | 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). | Transcripts, English proficiency scores, Supplemental essays, teacher evaluation, GMAT/ GRE scores, Supplemental material (art work, research papers, etc.) |
| Campuses and B-Schools | The Wharton School | University of Chicago Booth School of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.9/10 Read 5 reviews | 7.7/10 Read 4 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Pennsylvania | University of Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1740 | 1890 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 |
| Male:Female | 43% Male, 57% Female | 48% Male, 52% Female |
| Location Facts | Located in downtown Philadelphia earlier, is now situated in West Philadelphia. The area is now known as University City. | A 217 acres campus located in Chicago's Hyde Park and Woodlawn neighborhood eight miles of downtown Chicago. |
| Library | 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. | UChicago Library System is the 10th largest academic library in North America comprising 6 libraries. Contains a total of 11.9 million volumes, 65,330 ft. of archives and manuscripts and 245 TB of digital archives. |
| Campus Life | 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.). | Famous campus attractions include UChicago's Metallurgical Laboratory, University of Chicago Press (largest university press in USA), Cobb Lecture Hall, Rockefeller Chapel, Gerald Ratner Athletics Center. UChicago also has over 400 Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs). |
| Hostel | #Rooms - $12640 | #Housing and Food(4 Quarters) - $29000 |
| Famous Alumni | 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); | University boasts of about 182,000 alumni. 100 Nobel laureates, 4 Turning Award winners, 54 Rhodes Scholars, 26 Marshall Scholars, 9 Field Medalists, 52 MacArthur Fellows, 25 Pulitzer Prize winners, 20 National Humanities Medalists, 16 Billionaire graduates. Edwin Hubble (American astronomer), Bernie Sanders (US Senator), Milton Friedman (American economist), Satya Nadella (CEO of Microsoft), Larry Ellison (Founder of Oracle Corporation) |
| City Life | 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% | Chicago is the 3rd most populous city, 3rd largest gross metropolitan product and 2nd largest central business district in USA. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan. Home to several Fortune 500 companies (such as Boeing, McDonald's, Walgreens, Kraft Heinz, etc.). Famous landmarks include Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry, Navy Pier, etc. |
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