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Washington University in St. Louis is one of the top private universities in USA.is ranked at #=118 in the world according to QS World University rankings 2023.offers 40 majors for undergraduate programs and 15 graduate programs. The University of Chicago is a private research university located in the heart of Chicago, the third most populous city in the United States. in over 52 majors and 45 minors, as well as 101 graduate programs through its six professional schools, five graduate research department. It is one of the top private universities in Chicago, United States. It is ranked #10 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
| Washington University | University of Chicago | |
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| Collegedunia Score | 6.5 Out of 10 | 8.4 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 167 QS World University 2026 # 47 Center for World University Rankings 2025 # 69 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 13 QS World University 2026 # 10 Center for World University Rankings 2025 # 14 Times Higher Education 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 | # 132 for Engineering by QS World University 2025 # 28 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025 # 34 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -74 PG Programs -48 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -36 PG Programs -31 Doctorate Programs -9 |
| Acceptance Rate | 11.3 % | 6.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-680 IELTS-7 SAT-1470 TOEFL-90 | GMAT-570 IELTS-7 SAT-1080 TOEFL-80 |
| 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 56034 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 72000 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 29000 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability Rankings (2020)- #95 | University of Chicago is one of the top private universities in Chicago, United States. It is ranked #10 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Top recruiters include McKinsey & Company Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Google LLC, JP Morgan Chase & Co., Accenture, Deloitte Consulting LLP etc
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| application requirements | TOEFL scores are prefered as proof of language proficiency. | Transcripts, English proficiency scores, Supplemental essays, teacher evaluation, GMAT/ GRE scores, Supplemental material (art work, research papers, etc.) |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Olin Business School | University of Chicago Booth School of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.7/10 Read 4 reviews | 7.6/10 Read 5 reviews |
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| General Facts | Washington University | University of Chicago |
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| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1853 | 1890 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 |
| Male:Female | 46% Male, 54% Female | 48% Male, 52% 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. | A 217 acres campus located in Chicago's Hyde Park and Woodlawn neighborhood eight miles of downtown Chicago. |
| 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. | UChicago Library System is the 10th largest academic library in North America comprising 6 libraries. Contains a total of 11.9 million volumes, 65,330 ft. of archives and manuscripts and 245 TB of digital archives. |
| 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. | Famous campus attractions include UChicago's Metallurgical Laboratory, University of Chicago Press (largest university press in USA), Cobb Lecture Hall, Rockefeller Chapel, Gerald Ratner Athletics Center. UChicago also has over 400 Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs). |
| Hostel | #On campus - $12986 #Off campus (not with family) - $14082 | #Housing and Food(4 Quarters) - $29000 |
| 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. | University boasts of about 182,000 alumni. 100 Nobel laureates, 4 Turning Award winners, 54 Rhodes Scholars, 26 Marshall Scholars, 9 Field Medalists, 52 MacArthur Fellows, 25 Pulitzer Prize winners, 20 National Humanities Medalists, 16 Billionaire graduates. Edwin Hubble (American astronomer), Bernie Sanders (US Senator), Milton Friedman (American economist), Satya Nadella (CEO of Microsoft), Larry Ellison (Founder of Oracle Corporation) |
| 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. | Chicago is the 3rd most populous city, 3rd largest gross metropolitan product and 2nd largest central business district in USA. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan. Home to several Fortune 500 companies (such as Boeing, McDonald's, Walgreens, Kraft Heinz, etc.). Famous landmarks include Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry, Navy Pier, etc. |
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