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University of Michigan is among the top 25 universities in the world. In 2023, it was ranked #25 in the QS Rankings. University of Chicago is a coveted name in the list of top universities in USA.. It has been ranked among one of the best colleges globally by some top-ranking agencies such as WS World Rankings, US News, Times Higher Education, etc.
| University of Michigan | University of Chicago | |
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| Collegedunia Score | 7.5 Out of 10 | 8.4 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 44 QS World University 2025 # 21 US News 2024 # 23 Times Higher Education 2024 | # 21 QS World University 2025 # 11 QS World University 2024 # 12 US News 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 7 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 13 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 10 for Law by US News 2024 | # 129 for Engineering by QS World University 2024 # 35 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2024 # 18 for Medicine by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -37 PG Programs -87 Doctorate Programs -31 | UG Programs -36 PG Programs -32 Doctorate Programs -9 |
| Acceptance Rate | 28.0 % | 6.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-610 GRE-310 IELTS-7 PTE-68 SAT-1340 TOEFL-100 | GMAT-570 IELTS-7 SAT-1080 TOEFL-104 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 49350 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 21389 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 24376 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 56034 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 72000 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 29000 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Average salary is 79,000 USD per annum. Annual ROI is 9.5%. Popular employers are Ford Motor, General Motors, Quicken Loans, Amazon, etc. | 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 | High School score/grade should be equivalent to 2.7 GPA. Indian student's transcripts must be sent by the Controller of the examinations. Fulfill other country-specific requirements. | Transcripts, English proficiency scores, Supplemental essays, teacher evaluation, GMAT/ GRE scores, Supplemental material (art work, research papers, etc.) |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Ross School of Business | University of Chicago Booth School of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.3/10 Read 12 reviews | 7.7/10 Read 4 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Michigan | University of Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1817 | 1890 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 |
| Male:Female | 52% Male, 48% Female | 48% Male, 52% Female |
| Location Facts | Michigan is considered one of the top 10 best craft beer states of the USA. It has the fourth highest per capita GDP growth rate of 2.5%. Manufactiring sector is the highest contributor. | A 217 acres campus located in Chicago's Hyde Park and Woodlawn neighborhood eight miles of downtown Chicago. |
| Library | Considered as one of the top 10 academic research libraries in North America; Over 14,283,067 volumes and 291,791 serials | 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 | Counselling & Psychological Services; International Centre; Office of Student Conflict Resolution; Office of Student Conflict Resolution; Services for Students with Disabilities; Student Legal Services; Campus Infoormation Centers | 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 | #Room and Board - $15328 #Room and Board - $9048 | #Housing and Food(4 Quarters) - $29000 |
| Famous Alumni | Over 36 Pulitzer Prize winners and 8 Nobel laureates; Larry Page (Google Co-founder), Gerald Ford (late US President), Arther Miller (playwright), Theodore Roethke (poet), Martha Minow (former Dean of Harvard Law School) | 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 | The Great Lakes State is one of the top cities to live in. It shares its border with Canada and has four out five Great Lakes. The high student population offers high cultural diversity. It is one of the cheapest midwestern states to live in. It has a food dominated nightlife with few night clubs and music locations. It has a growing tech startup community. The unemployment rate is 4.6 (2020). | 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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