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Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university. It occupies the impressive 52nd position in the latest QS University Rankings 2023. 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
| Carnegie Mellon University | University of California | |
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| Collegedunia Score | 6.4 Out of 10 | 7.8 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 58 QS World University 2025 # 24 Times Higher Education 2024 # 24 US News 2024 | # 42 QS World University 2025 # 15 US News 2024 # 18 Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 5 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 2 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2024 # 401 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 | # 16 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 14 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 # 14 for Law by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -60 PG Programs -59 Doctorate Programs -27 | UG Programs -24 PG Programs -43 Doctorate Programs -7 |
| Acceptance Rate | 21.7 % | 11.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-7.5 SAT-1430 TOEFL-102 | GMAT-670 IELTS-7 SAT-1330 TOEFL-87 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 54244 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 48500 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 15864 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 42993 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 26544 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 36045 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Average salary of university graduates is 98,000 USD per annum; Annual ROI is 6.8%; Top employers are Amazon, IBM, Apple, etc. | 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 | UG applicants must have at least grade B+ (3.69 GPA on 4.0). Interviews are conducted for many UG programs. | 94% in 12th for UG and 83% in bachelors for graduate admission; Name and email of references; Statement of Purpose |
| Campuses and B-Schools | College of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University College of Fine Arts, Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business | Anderson School of Management |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.4/10 Read 8 reviews | 8.0/10 Read 11 reviews |
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| General Facts | Carnegie Mellon University | University of California |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1900 | 1919 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 |
| Male:Female | 52% Male, 48% Female | 47% Male, 53% Female |
| Location Facts | Main campus is located 5 km away from Downtown Pittsburgh; Over 12 degree-granting campuses are located in six continents including Qatar and Silicon Valley | Five mile from Pacific Ocean, Located in West-wood neighborhood of LA |
| Library | University has 5 libraries: Hunt Library, Roger Sorrells Engineering & Science Library, Mellon Institute Library, Posner Library and Qatar Library; Hunt Library is solely dedicated to the research of botany, horticulture and history of the plant sciences | 12 million print and electronic volumes |
| Campus Life | Over 300 student organizations, activities and support services including Division of Student Affairs, Student Academic Success Center, Center for Diversity and Inclusion; Campus has an art store, bookstore, computer store, coffee shops, cafeterias and other dine options | Over 100 Student organizations |
| Hostel | #On campus - $13784 #Off campus (with family) - $2080 | #Room & Board - $17436 #Room and Board - $18609 |
| Famous Alumni | Over 20 Nobel laureates, 124 Emmy Award recipients, 10 Academy Award recipients, 47 Tony Award recipients, 2 winners of the Stockholm Prize in Criminology; Steven Bocho (ten times recipient of Emmy Award); Charles Geschke (Co-founder of Adobe Systems); Randy Pausch (author of The Last Lecture); Edgar Mitchell (astronaut) | 14 Nobel laureates, 15 Mac Authors |
| City Life | Pittsburgh is 66th largest city in the USA and 2nd largest in Pennsylvania in terms of population; Popularly known as the Steel City; the Unemployment rate in January 2020 was 5.2%; Mining and logging, construction and manufacturing are the largest employing non-farm sectors of the city | 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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