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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 and overall ranking by QS is #63 out of 1401 globally.University of Massachusetts Amherst is ranked among the top 200 universities in the world according to Times Higher Education, 2023.he university is home to over 28,000 students pursuing over 200 programs across various academic levels. The distinctive and multidisciplinary programs at University of Massachusetts Amherst are offered through 4 schools and 8 colleges.
| University of Washington | University of Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 7.2 Out of 10 | 4.5 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 76 QS World University 2025 # 7 US News 2024 # 25 Times Higher Education 2024 | # 247 QS World University 2026 # 84 Times Higher Education 2025 # 179 Center for World University Rankings 2025 |
| 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 | # 55 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 44 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 351 for Law by QS World University 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -77 PG Programs -56 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -85 PG Programs -71 Doctorate Programs -2 |
| Acceptance Rate | 38.0 % | 65.5 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-560 IELTS-6 SAT-1190 TOEFL-92 | Duolingo-115 GMAT-570 GRE-291 IELTS-6.5 SAT-1180 TOEFL-80 |
| 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 36136 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 34352 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 17784 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). | Has an annual ROI of 8.3% with an average annual salary of 72,000 USD. Top recruiters are Raytheon Co, MassMutual Financial Group, Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, IBM Corp. |
| application requirements | Coallition Essay | Average % required for UG admission: 90%; 3 letters of recommendation, audition and potfolio (depends upon program) |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.4/10 Read 8 reviews | 7.8/10 Read 10 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Washington | University of Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1861 | 1863 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 |
| Male:Female | 47% Male, 53% Female | 43% Male, 57% 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. | Main campus is in Amherst; Some parts are in the neighboring town of Hadley; Extends up to 1.6 km in all directions from Campus Center |
| Library | Largest collection in Pacific Northwest | Two libraries: W.E.B. Du Bois Library and Science & Engineering Library; W.E.B Du Bois is the world’s second-tallest library |
| Campus Life | Over 60 fraternities and sororities | Student Affairs and Campus Life helps in transitioning and connecting students to campus, fostering a positive campus climate, cultivating inclusion and diversity, supporting wellness, health and safety. |
| Hostel | #On campus - $12117 #Off campus (not with family) - $12117 #Off campus (with family) - $2679 | #Housing - $9462 |
| Famous Alumni | Four Nobel laureates, eight Pulitzer prize winners. | Russell Hulse (Nobel Prize in Physics); Catherine Coleman (NASA astronaut); Col Jason Fettig (28th Director of United States Marine Band); Jack Welch (former Chairman and CEO of GE); Kang Kyung-wha (former UN Under-Secretary-General) |
| City Life | From intramural clubs to adventure activities, nature abound city has a lot to offer. Various national parks, Heritage monuments | Amherst: a town in Hampshire County; Major industries are aerospace, manufacturing, agriculture and food companies; Unemployment rate in May 2020 was 10.8%; Popular tourist attractions are Amherst College Musuem of Natural History; Puffer’s Pond, Yiddish Book Center, Mount Holyoke Range State Park, Mead Art Museum, Amherst Farmer’s Market |
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