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Washington University in St. Louis is one of the top private universities in USA.is ranked at #=118 in the world according to QS World University rankings 2023.offers 40 majors for undergraduate programs and 15 graduate programs. Cornell University is one of the top 25 universities in the world according to multiple recognized ranking agencies. The university has been continuously outweighing several top universities in the world in academics through its unique and comprehensive curriculum.
| Washington University | Cornell University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 6.5 Out of 10 | 7.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 67 Times Higher Education 2026 # 167 QS World University 2026 # 47 Center for World University Rankings 2025 | # 16 QS World University 2026 # 18 Times Higher Education 2026 # 14 Center for World University Rankings 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 43 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 46 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 14 for Law by US News 2025 | # 12 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 15 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 # 31 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -74 PG Programs -48 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -64 PG Programs -70 Doctorate Programs -78 |
| Acceptance Rate | 12.0 % | 8.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-680 IELTS-7 SAT-1470 TOEFL-90 | GMAT-720 IELTS-7.5 TOEFL-100 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 56300 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 67552 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 29593 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 58586 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 20800 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 44182 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability Rankings (2020)- #95 | Cornell University is one of the top private universities in Ithaca, United States. It is ranked #20 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
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| application requirements | TOEFL scores are prefered as proof of language proficiency. | Counselor recommendation, teacher evaluation, and midyear evaluations are mandatory along with the applications. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Olin Business School | Johnson Graduate School of Management |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.7/10 Read 4 reviews | 7.7/10 Read 11 reviews |
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| General Facts | Washington University | Cornell University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1853 | 1865 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 |
| Male:Female | 46% Male, 54% Female | 48% Male, 52% Female |
| Location Facts | There are three campuses and one medical research center. Darnforth Campus is located mostly between Forest park parkway, North Skinker Boulevard, North Big Bend Boulevard, and Wydown Boulevard. | University has 6 campuses; Main campus is located in Ithaca, New York; Other campuses are in Roosevelt Island, Qatar, Geneva, Washington DC and Rome |
| Library | There are 12 libraries under Washington University offering around 5.5 million volumes offered to its students to read from. John M-Olin is the main library houses over 70,000 microfilms, and other 12 libraries at three other campuses offering special collections and more. | 11th largest library in USA; Over 8 million printed volumes, 1 million ebooks, 120,000 periodical titles, 8.5 million microfilms and microfiches, 71,000 cubic feet of manuscripts, 500,000 other materials such as motion pictures, sound recordings, etc. |
| Campus Life | The university has 4 galleries, one museum, 15 eateries, and over 600 clubs and societies. There are various health and wellness organizations for students to indulge in. It also has a rich athletic culture and a tradition of over 100 years. The campus also has a career center, disability resources, and more. | Over 1,000 student organizations; awards and funding by Student and Campus Life (SCL) such as Cornell Commitment, Public Service Center, Cornell Career Services, Merrill Presidential Scholars Program, etc. |
| Hostel | #On campus - $12986 #Off campus (not with family) - $14082 | #Triple Room - $11312 #Double Room - $12296 #Single Room - $13246 |
| Famous Alumni | Bob Behnken (astronaut), Richa Langella (Indian actress), Phyllis Schlafly (author), Quinton Lucas (mayor of Kansas city), Susannah Cahalan (journalist), Brittany Packnett (activist), Peter Sarsgaard (actor), Pooja Kumar (actress), Leana Wen (physician), Joe Madison (football player), Donald Livingston (professor at Emory University), etc. | Tsai Ing-wen (first female president of Taiwan), David Starr Jordan (founding president of Stanford University), Ratan Tata (CEO of Tata Group), Toni Morrison (Nobel laureate), Junot Diaz (Pulitzer Prize winner) |
| City Life | Located on the banks of Western bank of the Mississippi River. Some of the sites Gateway Arch, St Louis Art Museum, Cathedral Basilica, City museum, old courthouse, St. Louis zoo, city hall, etc. It is ranked one of the best cities to live in the USA. It is also home to some of the best companies like Emerson Electric, Centene, Boeing, Energizer, Edward Jones Financial, etc. | New York was ranked 34th in USA for economic growth and contributes over 8% to GDP. Financial activities, professional & business services, transportation, trade & utilities are the top contributors. |
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