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Georgetown University is one of the oldest higher education universities in Washington DC, USA. Admitted students are offered a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs at Georgetown University, with 9 academic schools to choose from and It holds a position of 297th in the QS World University Rankings for 2024.Washington University in St. Louis is one of the top private universities in USA. offers 40 majors for undergraduate programs and 15 graduate programs. The programs at Washington University include certificate, associate, bachelor's, post-baccalaureate certificate, master's, post-master's certificate, doctorate as professional practice, doctorate in research or for a scholarship.
| Washington University | Georgetown University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 6.5 Out of 10 | 5.5 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 167 QS World University 2026 # 47 Center for World University Rankings 2025 # 69 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 285 QS World University 2026 # 201 Times Higher Education 2025 # 221 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 | # 136 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2023 # 180 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 14 for Law by US News 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -74 PG Programs -48 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -43 PG Programs -42 Doctorate Programs -1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 12.0 % | 14.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-680 IELTS-7 SAT-1470 TOEFL-90 | GMAT-680 IELTS-7 SAT-1380 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 51300.40 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 59700 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 19750 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability Rankings (2020)- #95 | Graduate Employability Ranks (2020): #111-120 |
| application requirements | TOEFL scores are prefered as proof of language proficiency. | Supplemental applications are required, alumni interviews may also be conducted, three subject scores are preferred. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Olin Business School | McDonough School of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.7/10 Read 4 reviews | 6.3/10 Read 1 reviews |
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| General Facts | Washington University | Georgetown University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1853 | 1789 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 |
| Male:Female | 46% Male, 54% Female | 56% Male, 44% 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. | The university has 4 campuses in Washington DC located in neighborhood of Georgetown, Claredon and Virginia. The main campus is located on elevated site of Potomac River. |
| 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. | Total books collection- 3,115,408. Journals- 220,486. Films- 46,054. Primary Source Collections- 1000. The university has 10 libraries. |
| 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. | The university has 350 clubs and organizations, 17 UG residence, and explore over 2,000 dining places in D.C. There are 5 outdoor spaces on-campus helping in unwinding. There are 15 coffee shops within 10 blocks of the university. You can also serve the D.C community by volunteering. There are also various sports teams to join and wellness activities to indulge in. |
| Hostel | #On campus - $12986 #Off campus (not with family) - $14082 | #Housing (On Campus & Off Campus) - $12736 |
| 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. | Antonin Scalia (former associate justice of Supreme Court of US), Chris Sacca (investor), Bradley Cooper (actor), Dick Durbin (US Senator), Robert Gates (former US secretary of defense), Saad Hariri (former PM Lebanon), Robert Lighthizer (US trade representative), Lisa Murkowski (US Senator), etc. |
| 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. | Washington is home to 170 embassies, 2000 world-class restaurants, 17 attractions like museums, zoo, etc, and 34 national parks and monuments. D.C is home to a number of recruiters ranging from marketing, finance, biological sciences, and others. The unemployment rate for June 2020 is 8.6% |
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