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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 Washington is a renowned public research institute in USA and one of the top 100 universities in the world. It consists of 18 schools and colleges for undergraduate, graduate, professional and online education.
| Purdue University | University of Washington | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.8 Out of 10 | 7.2 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 88 QS World University 2026 # 66 Center for World University Rankings 2025 # 79 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 76 QS World University 2025 # 7 US News 2024 # 25 Times Higher Education 2024 |
| 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 | # 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 |
| Programs | UG Programs -197 PG Programs -57 Doctorate Programs -7 | UG Programs -77 PG Programs -56 Doctorate Programs -1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 59.0 % | 38.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-7.5 SAT-1150 TOEFL-80 | GMAT-560 IELTS-6 SAT-1190 TOEFL-92 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 31104 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 28203 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 33118 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 35166 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 31473 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 26913 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Top recruiters are Cummins Inc, Boeing Company, Eli Lily and Company, Northrop Grumman Corporation, etc.
| 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). |
| application requirements | Avg GPA required- 3.6 (grade B). Include essay and answers to Purdue questions along with applicant profile. | Coallition Essay |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Krannert School of Management | NA |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.9/10 Read 17 reviews | 7.4/10 Read 8 reviews |
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| General Facts | Purdue University | University of Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1869 | 1861 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 |
| Male:Female | 58% Male, 42% Female | 47% Male, 53% Female |
| Location Facts | West Lafayette campus located in Indiana is the flagship campus of Purdue University System | 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. |
| 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. | Largest collection in Pacific Northwest |
| 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 | Over 60 fraternities and sororities |
| Hostel | #Room and board - $12820 #Triple Room - $4680 #Large Double shared Bathroom - $6484 #Single room - $9134 | #On campus - $12117 #Off campus (not with family) - $12117 #Off campus (with family) - $2679 |
| 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) | Four Nobel laureates, eight Pulitzer prize winners. |
| 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 | From intramural clubs to adventure activities, nature abound city has a lot to offer. Various national parks, Heritage monuments |
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