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University of Washington is a renowned public research institute in USA and one of the top 100 universities in the world, it’s overall ranking by QS is #63 out of 1401 globally, #21 out of 191 in USA for the year 2024.University of California Los Angeles is the #1 Public School in USA, according to U.S.News and World Report 2023. It’s ranking by QS is #29 out of 1401 globally, #13 out of 191 in USA for the year 2024.
| University of Washington | University of California | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 7.2 Out of 10 | 7.8 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 76 QS World University 2025 # 25 Times Higher Education 2024 # 40 US News 2024 | # 42 QS World University 2025 # 15 US News 2024 # 18 Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 25 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 12 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2024 # 13 for Medicine by US News 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 -77 PG Programs -59 Doctorate Programs -2 | UG Programs -24 PG Programs -43 Doctorate Programs -7 |
| Acceptance Rate | 45.4 % | 11.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-560 IELTS-6 SAT-1190 TOEFL-76 | GMAT-670 IELTS-7 SAT-1330 TOEFL-87 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 35166 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 31473 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 26913 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 42993 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 26544 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 36045 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Employability Ranking- #60 (QS); 93% engineering graduates placed within first placement cycle; Average salary- 78,172 USD; Top recruiters: The Boeing Company, University of Washington, Amazon.com Inc., Microsoft Corp, Expedia Inc.; Highest paying degrees: Doctorate (118,000 USD), Ph.D. (112,000 USD), MBA(111,000 USD), Masters in Science (93,000 USD), BBA (85,000 USD). | 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 | Coallition Essay | 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 | 7.8/10 Read 6 reviews | 8.0/10 Read 11 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Washington | University of California |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1861 | 1919 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 |
| Male:Female | 47% Male, 53% Female | 47% Male, 53% Female |
| Location Facts | Bordered by two lakes of Seattle, Cascade Range view on East, Olympic Mountain view on West, and Red square is the heart of campus. The university has been relocated twice in the past (1876 and 19th century). The main campus lies shores of Portage and Union Bays. | Five mile from Pacific Ocean, Located in West-wood neighborhood of LA |
| Library | Largest collection in Pacific Northwest | 12 million print and electronic volumes |
| Campus Life | Over 60 fraternities and sororities | Over 100 Student organizations |
| Hostel | #On campus - $12117 #Off campus (not with family) - $12117 #Off campus (with family) - $2679 | #Room & Board - $17436 #Room and Board - $18609 |
| Famous Alumni | Four Nobel laureates, eight Pulitzer prize winners. | 14 Nobel laureates, 15 Mac Authors |
| City Life | From intramural clubs to adventure activities, nature abound city has a lot to offer. Various national parks, Heritage monuments | 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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