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University of Utah is one of the flagship higher education institutes in western America.Graduates of the university earn up to 127,000 USD (1.04 crore INR) per annum as average annual salary, reflecting a high return on investment. The University of California, Los Angeles rankings are consistent among the top 50 universities of the world according to prestigious ranking agencies. It is home to globally renowned faculty who teach in 230 undergraduate and graduate fields of study. It has received an extraordinary distinction in the QS Rankings 2023, with an academic reputation score of a perfect 100.
| University of Utah | University of California | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.4 Out of 10 | 7.8 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 201 Times Higher Education 2026 # 540 QS World University 2026 # 114 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 | # 58 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 201 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 176 for Law by Times Higher Education 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 -210 PG Programs -95 Doctorate Programs -72 | UG Programs -24 PG Programs -43 Doctorate Programs -7 |
| Acceptance Rate | 0.0 % | 9.0 % |
| Exam Score | Duolingo-110 IELTS-6.5 TOEFL-80 | GMAT-703 GRE-325 IELTS-7 TOEFL-87 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 27943 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 30500 [For PG Program] | Average Tuition Fees 42993 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 26544 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 27396 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | The University of Utah has maintained a reputable and well-defined placement rate throughout the years. Internships and jobs are available on campus at the University of Utah. Google, Biofire, Overstock, Skullcandy, Salt Lake County, and numerous others are among the top recruiters. Base Salaries by the 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; 2-3 LORs; SOPs/ Essays; Resume; Standardized test scores; Proof of English language proficiency; Additional requirements as per program (work experience, research proposal, writing samples, etc.) | 94% in 12th for UG and 83% in bachelors for graduate admission; Name and email of references; Statement of Purpose |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Anderson School of Management |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.0/10 Read 10 reviews | 8.0/10 Read 11 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Utah | University of California |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1850 | 1919 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 15.5:1 | 20:1:1 |
| Male:Female | 1% Male, 0% Female | 49% Male, 0% Female |
| Location Facts | 1,534 acres campus (including the Health Sciences complex, Research Park, and Fort Douglas) located east bank of the Salt Lake Valley, close to the Wasatch Range & approx. 2 miles east of downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. | Five mile from Pacific Ocean, Located in West-wood neighborhood of LA |
| Library | 4 libraries: houses 4,574,050 (print plus electronic) volumes; University libraries also offer technical equipment and software, rare and unique research materials, a café, digital and analog listening stations, a technology lab, scores, books, and music periodicals. | 12 million print and electronic volumes |
| Campus Life | 100+ student clubs & societies; Campus attractions include: Natural History Museum of Utah, Kingsbury Hall, Pioneer Theatre, Red Butte Garden, Utah Museum of Fine Arts; Sports & recreation facilities include: Rice-Eccles Stadium, Ute Field, Jon M. Huntsman Center, Smith’s Ballpark, Ute Natatorium, etc. Events held: Redfest (annual fall concert), Grand Kerfuffle (annual spring campus concerts), Crimson Nights, weekend road trips, etc. | Over 100 Student organizations |
| Hostel | - | #Food & Housing - $27396 |
| Famous Alumni | 4 Nobel Prize winners; 22 Rhodes scholars, 2 astronauts, various Pulitzer prize winners, Ed Catmull (co-founder of Pixar, president of Walt Disney Animation Studios & Pixar Animation Studios); John Warnock (co-founder of Adobe Systems Inc.); J. Willard Marriott (founder of Marriott International); E. Gordon Gee (past president of universities including Ohio State, Vanderbilt, Brown & University of Colorado); Robert A. "Bob" McDonald (CEO of Procter & Gamble). | 14 Nobel laureates, 15 Mac Authors |
| City Life | Salt Lake City- Capital & most populous city in Utah; industrial banking center of USA; headquarters of the LDS Church; Popular attractions include: Temple Square that includes Salt Lake Temple, Salt Lake Tabernacle, LDS Conference Center, etc; Olympic Cauldron Park, Hogle Zoo, Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Golden Spike National Historic Site; Unemployment rate: 2.4% | 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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