Purdue University is a public research university located in West Lafayette, Indiana. it is one of the oldest and most respected universities in the United States. Purdue university campus has a population of 45,869 from 50 states and nearly 130 countries. Purdue University holds the position of being the fourth largest international student population of any university in USA.University of Pittsburgh is best known for its achievements in helping defeat polio, and leading the world into organ transplantation. It is one of the oldest universities in the USA and is renowned for its excellent STEM courses. The university exhibits 16 campus schools, colleges and 4 regional campuses.
| Purdue University | University of Pittsburgh | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.8 Out of 10 | 6 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 85 Times Higher Education 2026 # 88 QS World University 2026 # 66 Center for World University Rankings 2025 | # 156 Times Higher Education 2026 # 281 QS World University 2026 # 84 Center for World University Rankings 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 6 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 51 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 # 301 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 | # 43 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 49 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 79 for Law by US News 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -197 PG Programs -57 Doctorate Programs -7 | UG Programs -91 PG Programs -47 Doctorate Programs -7 |
| Acceptance Rate | 50.0 % | 49.7 % |
| Exam Score | Duolingo-115 IELTS-6.5 TOEFL-80 | GMAT-580 IELTS-7 SAT-1260 TOEFL-80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 31104 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 28203 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 13720 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 32656 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 40848 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 15844 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Top recruiters are Cummins Inc, Boeing Company, Eli Lily and Company, Northrop Grumman Corporation, etc.
| Graduate employability rankings (2020)- #190-200 |
| application requirements | Avg GPA required- 3.6 (grade B). Include essay and answers to Purdue questions along with applicant profile. | Submit short-question answers provided by the university. If you wish to apply for the Honors program submit Pitt Honors consideration. Submit self-reported academic records. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Krannert School of Management | Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.9/10 Read 18 reviews | 7.9/10 Read 6 reviews |
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| General Facts | Purdue University | University of Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1869 | 1908 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 15:1:1 | 14:1 |
| Male:Female | 59% Male, 0% Female | 49% Male, 51% Female |
| Location Facts | West Lafayette campus located in Indiana is the flagship campus of Purdue University System | The university is located in Oakland neighborhood. The campus is Schenley Plaza, Carnegie Museum of Natural History and Art, Carnegie Public Library, and Carnegie Music Hall. Carnegie Mellon and Carlow University and Carlow University. |
| Library | 9 libraries: 6 subject-oriented, Hicks Undergraduate Library, VIrginia Kelly Karnes Archives, Special Collection Research Center, Includes 3,317,331 printed volumes and electronic books; 227,814 electronic and print journals; 400,000 microforms and government documents. | Total collection comprises of Print books- 3,484,436. Ebooks- 1,748,499. Print journals- 108,837. E-journals- 280,450. The total collection engagement of university library systems is 9,977,452. Research repository of the library systems is 2,253,516. |
| Campus Life | Over 1000 sports clubs and organizations such as A Cause for Paws, Make and Go Maker Space Initiative, 3D Printing Club, Accounting Association, Center for Democratic Citizenship | You can indulge in various students organizations & clubs, fraternity & sorority life, intramural & recreation, The Pitt News (student-run), WPTS-FM (student-run radio station), and Pitt Arts when on-campus. LGBTQ, graduate and International students have their own communities to join. 25 locations on-campus offer a wide range of food delicacies. You can volunteer with the office of Pittserve. |
| Hostel | #Housing and Food - $13720 | #Rooms - $10950 #Room & Board (including Meals) - $2447 |
| Famous Alumni | 23 astronauts including Neil Armstrong (first man to walk on moon), Edward Mills Purcell (Nobel laureate, physicist), Yitang Zhang (mathematician), Jeffrey Lacker (Federal Reserve Bank president), James Thompson (CEO of Rand Corporation) | Dan Marino (American footballer), Gene Kelly (actor), Mike Ditka (American footballer), Andrew W. Mellon (former US Secretary of Treasury), Fred Rogers (TV personality), Derrick Bell (lawyer), Rick Santorum (former member of US Senate), Ben Cardin (US Senator), Sean Miller (American basketball coach), Bill Peduto (mayor of Pittsburgh), etc. |
| City Life | Lafayette – West Lafayette is situated between Chicago, Illinois and Indianapolis; Has over 40 parks and extensive trail systems, many nationally and international known high-tech corporations and institutions; population is approximately 190,000 | Pittsburgh is 66th largest city in the USA and 2nd largest in Pennsylvania in terms of population. The picturesque city lies at the junction of three rivers which not only has some glided sites but also has both football and baseball stadiums. Popularly known as the Steel City; the Unemployment rate in June 2020 was 12.6%; Mining and logging, construction and manufacturing are the largest employing non-farm sectors of the city. |
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