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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. Duke university is a world-renowned institution known for its exceptional academic programs and innovative research. It’s overall ranking by QS is #57 out of 1401 globally, #18 out of 191 in USA for the year 2024.
| University of Pennsylvania | Duke University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 7.9 Out of 10 | 6.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 15 QS World University 2026 # 7 Center for World University Rankings 2025 # 11 QS World University 2025 | # 62 QS World University 2026 # 21 Center for World University Rankings 2025 # 27 Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 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 | # 20 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 16 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 6 for Law by US News 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -63 PG Programs -71 Doctorate Programs -15 | UG Programs -93 PG Programs -50 Doctorate Programs -4 |
| Acceptance Rate | 4.9 % | 5.8 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-540 IELTS-7 SAT-1450 TOEFL-100 | Duolingo-125 GMAT-670 IELTS-7 SAT-1480 TOEFL-90 |
| 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 60594 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 28950 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 41478 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:
| Duke University is one of the top private universities in Durham, United States. It is ranked #=50 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Base salaries by degree are given below:
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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, Standardized scores, 3 LORs, SOP (1-2 pages), Resume, Other supplemental documents (such as writing samples, research papers, etc.) |
| Campuses and B-Schools | The Wharton School | The Fuqua School of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.8/10 Read 6 reviews | 8.3/10 Read 11 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Pennsylvania | Duke University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1740 | 1838 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 5:1 |
| Male:Female | 43% Male, 57% Female | 50% Male, 50% Female |
| Location Facts | Located in downtown Philadelphia earlier, is now situated in West Philadelphia. The area is now known as University City. | The campus moved to Durham in 1892. Located near the center of North Carolina the campus is divided into 4 areas- West, East, and Central campuses and the Medical centers |
| 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. | Top 10 private research library systems in USA. It has a total volume count of over 7 million with an operating budget of around 41 million USD. Consists of Perkins, Bostock & Rubenstein Libraries on West Campus; Lilly and Music Libraries on East Campus and Pearse Memorial Library at Duke Marine Laboratory with several other schools and department libraries |
| 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.). | Over 400 student clubs and organizations, the other campus attractions include Duke Chapel, Duke Garden, Nasher Museum of Arts, Duke Hospital, Duke Cancer Center, Ronald McDonald House, Duke Lemur Center, Duke Marine Laboratory. |
| Hostel | #Rooms - $12640 | #Double Room(Yearly) - $10254 #Single Room(Yearly) - $13546 #Triple Room(Yearly) - $9144 |
| 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); | Duke alumni consist of over 176,592 living alumni. 15 Nobel laureates, 3 Turning Award winners, 50 Rhodes Scholars, 25 Churchill Scholars. Richard Nixon (37th President of USA); Amit Mitra (Finance Minister of West Bengal); Jared Harris (Actor); Tim Cook (CEO of Apple Inc.); Melinda Gates (Co-founder of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation) |
| 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% | Durham is the 4th most populous city in North Carolina. The largest employer in the city is Duke University and Duke University Health Systems. Durham is venue for the annual Bull Durham Blues Festival, the OUTsouth Queer Film Festival (2nd largest LGBTQ film festival in Southeast), American Dance Festival, Full Frame Documentary Film Festival. |
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