University of Pennsylvania is a private Ivy League school. 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. The University of California, Los Angeles rankings are consistent among the top 50 universities of the world according to prestigious ranking agencies. Currently, UCLA's ranking is #44 according to QS Global Rankings, 2023. UCLA has achieved the #21 rank in Times Higher Education World Rankings, 2023.
| University of Pennsylvania | University of California | |
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| Collegedunia Score | 7.9 Out of 10 | 7.8 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 14 Times Higher Education 2026 # 15 QS World University 2026 # 7 Center for World University Rankings 2025 | # 18 Times Higher Education 2026 # 46 QS World University 2026 # 17 Center for World University Rankings 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 | # 13 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 12 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 12 for Law by US News 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -63 PG Programs -71 Doctorate Programs -15 | UG Programs -24 PG Programs -43 Doctorate Programs -7 |
| Acceptance Rate | 5.0 % | 9.0 % |
| Exam Score | Duolingo-120 GMAT-690 GRE-308 IELTS-6.5 TOEFL-80 | GMAT-703 GRE-325 IELTS-7 TOEFL-87 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 53166 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 56786 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 18966 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 42993 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 26544 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 27396 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:
| Graduate Employability rank: QS-#3 University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is one of the top public universities in Los Angeles, United States. It is ranked #44 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
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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). | 94% in 12th for UG and 83% in bachelors for graduate admission; Name and email of references; Statement of Purpose |
| Campuses and B-Schools | The Wharton School | Anderson School of Management |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.8/10 Read 6 reviews | 8.0/10 Read 11 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Pennsylvania | University of California |
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| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1740 | 1919 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 8:1:1 | 20:1:1 |
| Male:Female | 46% Male, 0% Female | 49% Male, 0% Female |
| Location Facts | Located in downtown Philadelphia earlier, is now situated in West Philadelphia. The area is now known as University City. | Five mile from Pacific Ocean, Located in West-wood neighborhood of LA |
| 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. | 12 million print and electronic volumes |
| 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 100 Student organizations |
| Hostel | #Rooms - $12978 | #Food & Housing - $27396 |
| 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); | 14 Nobel laureates, 15 Mac Authors |
| 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% | Los Angeles (LA) is the second most populous city of USA; Hollywood is located here; 841 Museums and art galleries, California Beaches, Disneyland park, Los Angeles offers various concert halls, regular festivals, and bustling nightlife; Ranked 7th on Global City Index and 9th on Global Economic Power Index; Unemployment rate in December 2019 was 4%; Industries employing maximum number of people are healthcare, retail, hospitality, and manufacturing |
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