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Drexel University is a private research university in Philadelphia, provides an array of courses for international students including over 135 graduate programs and over 165 undergradute programs through 15 schools and colleges.University of Pennsylvania is a private Ivy League school and is home to 28,000+ students including 13% international student population. It has a strong relationship with alumni groups in India, including the five Penn Clubs and the four Alumni Interview Committees.
| Drexel University | University of Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.9 Out of 10 | 7.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 401 Times Higher Education 2026 # 711 QS World University 2026 # 351 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 14 Times Higher Education 2026 # 15 QS World University 2026 # 7 Center for World University Rankings 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 74 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 301 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 79 for Law by US News 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 -10 PG Programs -36 | UG Programs -63 PG Programs -71 Doctorate Programs -15 |
| Acceptance Rate | 78.0 % | 5.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-570 GRE-300 IELTS-6.5 PTE-60 SAT-1160 TOEFL-90 | Duolingo-120 GMAT-690 GRE-308 IELTS-6.5 TOEFL-80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 35912 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 30195 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 6485 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 53166 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 56786 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 18966 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Average salaries are listed below :
| 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 | Academic transcripts; 2-3 LORs; Personal Statement/ Essays; Resume; Standardized test scores; Proof of English language proficiency; Additional requirements (research papers, work experience, etc.) | 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 | NA | The Wharton School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.3/10 Read 16 reviews | 7.8/10 Read 6 reviews |
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| General Facts | Drexel University | University of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1891 | 1740 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1:1 |
| Male:Female | 45% Male, 55% Female | 46% Male, 0% Female |
| Location Facts | Three Philadelphia campuses and other regional sites; spreads across over 96 acres of lush green land; University City Campus (main campus)- located west of one of the nation’s most dynamic transportation hubs, 30th Street Station. | Located in downtown Philadelphia earlier, is now situated in West Philadelphia. The area is now known as University City. |
| Library | four physical locations; 2 million items; over 1 million visits to physical libraries; over 6,000 reference consultations. | 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 | Over 300 student clubs and organizations; 30+ fraternities and sororities; 33 club sports teams; International Students and Scholars Services (ISSS); counseling centers for health and fitness; Recreational facilities- Buckley Green, Buckley Recreational Field, Daskalakis Athletic Center, Recreation Center, Tennis Courts, Vidas Athletic Complex, etc.; WKDU (student-run FM radio station); The Triangle (University newspaper) | 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 | #Housing - $4020 | #Rooms - $12978 |
| Famous Alumni | Norman Joseph Woodland (Inventor of barcode); Paul Baran (American-Polish engineer, inventor of packet switching); Malik Rose (American basketball player); Susan Seidelman (American film director); Alassane Ouattara (President of the Ivory Coast); Paul W. Richards (American engineer, former NASA astronaut); Violet Oakley (American artist); Katherine McNamara (American actress); Harry S. Sidhu (Mayor of Anaheim since 2018). | 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); |
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