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Georgetown University Campus has over 7,000 undergraduate and around 10,000 postgraduate students. It is one of the oldest higher education universities in Washington DC, USA. The university also offers excellent placement opportunities to students. Georgetown University's best-paying degree is BBA, with alumni earning an average salary of 200,000 USD. University of Pennsylvania is the top-ranked university in Pennsylvania. According to the 2022-2023 US News rankings, the University of Pennsylvania is ranked #18 in Best Value Schools and #59 in Most Innovative Schools.
| Georgetown University | University of Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.5 Out of 10 | 7.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 301 QS World University 2025 # 22 US News 2024 # 187 Times Higher Education 2024 | # 11 QS World University 2025 # 6 US News 2024 # 12 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 136 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2023 # 53 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 15 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 19 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 20 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2024 # 3 for Medicine by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -43 PG Programs -43 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -63 PG Programs -71 Doctorate Programs -15 |
| Acceptance Rate | 12.0 % | 7.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-680 IELTS-7 SAT-1380 TOEFL-100 | GMAT-540 IELTS-7 SAT-1450 TOEFL-100 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 51300.40 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 59700 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 19750 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 53166 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 56786 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 18970 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability Ranks (2020): #111-120 | University of Pennsylvania is one of the top private universities in Philadelphia, United States. It is ranked #13 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Average Salaries by Degree:
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| application requirements | Supplemental applications are required, alumni interviews may also be conducted, three subject scores are preferred. | Academic transcripts; Proof of English language proficiency; 2-3 LORs; SOPs; Resume; Personal Statement; Standardized test scores; Additional requirements (Digital portfolios, Writing samples, Research statements, etc.); Interviews (if required). |
| Campuses and B-Schools | McDonough School of Business | The Wharton School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 6.3/10 Read 1 reviews | 7.9/10 Read 5 reviews |
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| General Facts | Georgetown University | University of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1789 | 1740 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 |
| Male:Female | 56% Male, 44% Female | 43% Male, 57% Female |
| Location Facts | The university has 4 campuses in Washington DC located in neighborhood of Georgetown, Claredon and Virginia. The main campus is located on elevated site of Potomac River. | Located in downtown Philadelphia earlier, is now situated in West Philadelphia. The area is now known as University City. |
| Library | Total books collection- 3,115,408. Journals- 220,486. Films- 46,054. Primary Source Collections- 1000. The university has 10 libraries. | 6.67 million printed book volumes; 4.26 million microform items; 282,857 serials received; 2.01 million e-books; 279,206 e-journals; 4.31 million digitized images; 358,740 audio/video tapes, CDs, and DVDs. |
| Campus Life | The university has 350 clubs and organizations, 17 UG residence, and explore over 2,000 dining places in D.C. There are 5 outdoor spaces on-campus helping in unwinding. There are 15 coffee shops within 10 blocks of the university. You can also serve the D.C community by volunteering. There are also various sports teams to join and wellness activities to indulge in. | 165 Research centers; Double decker college football stadium; 450+ student organizations; Penn Museum & other galleries; Penn Relays Carnivals (longest uninterrupted collegiate track meet in America with 100,000 spectators yearly); PennRec (offers activities such as yoga, fitness classes, sports clubs, outdoor adventures, etc.); hundreds of retail shops, restaurants, etc.; Vending activities (includes 90 trucks, carts, & tables); University media including news & media (Almanac, Penn Today, Daily Pennsylvanian), communications (WQHS, WXPN 88.5 FM, etc.). |
| Hostel | #Housing (On Campus & Off Campus) - $12736 | #Rooms - $12640 |
| Famous Alumni | Antonin Scalia (former associate justice of Supreme Court of US), Chris Sacca (investor), Bradley Cooper (actor), Dick Durbin (US Senator), Robert Gates (former US secretary of defense), Saad Hariri (former PM Lebanon), Robert Lighthizer (US trade representative), Lisa Murkowski (US Senator), etc. | 36 Nobel laureates; 29 Rhodes Scholars; 16 Pulitzer Prize winners; Elon Musk (CEO of SpaceX); Warren Buffet (CEO of Berkshire Hathaway); John Legend (American singer-songwriter); Ivanka Trump (American businesswoman); Tory Burch (American fashion designer); Donald Trump (45th President of USA); Anand Ahuja (Businessperson); Shweta Bachchan-Nanda (Indian author); Sundar Pichai (CEO of Alphabet Inc. & Google LLC); |
| City Life | Washington is home to 170 embassies, 2000 world-class restaurants, 17 attractions like museums, zoo, etc, and 34 national parks and monuments. D.C is home to a number of recruiters ranging from marketing, finance, biological sciences, and others. The unemployment rate for June 2020 is 8.6% | Philadelphia- largest city in Pennsylvania; 6th most populous city in USA; Famous tourist attractions include Liberty Bell Pavilion, Independence Hall, Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia Museum of Arts, Reading Terminal Market, Barnes Foundation, Fairmount Park, City Hall, etc.; Birthplace of US Marine Corps, several firsts in USA such as library, hospital, medical school, zoo, business school, etc.; Unemployment rate- 4.5% |
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