| University of Pennsylvania | University of California | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 7.9 Out of 10 | 7.8 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 6 US News 2024 # 12 QS World University 2024 # 16 Times Higher Education 2024 | # 15 US News 2024 # 18 Times Higher Education 2024 # 29 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 19 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 3 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 4 for Law by US News 2024 | # 16 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 18 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 14 for Law by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -63 PG Programs -71 Doctorate Programs -14 | UG Programs -23 PG Programs -42 Doctorate Programs -7 |
| Acceptance Rate | 9.4 % | 10.8 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT - 540 IELTS - 7.5 SAT - 1450 TOEFL - 100 | GMAT - 680 IELTS - 7 SAT - 1330 TOEFL - 87 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 53166 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 56786 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 17888 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 42993 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 26544 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 34584 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | 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: Other Degree: $200,000 MBA: $175,000 Masters in Finance: $150,000 PhD: $147,000 Executive Masters: $144,000 Bachelor of Science: $120,000 | Graduate Employability rank: QS-#3 University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is one of the top public universities in Los Angeles, United States. It is ranked #44 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Degree Average Salary Masters in Finance $180,000 MBA $150,000 Executive Masters $146,000 Doctorate $136,000 Executive MBA $135,000 Masters in Science $101,000 |
| application requirements | 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). | 94% in 12th for UG and 83% in bachelors for graduate admission; Name and email of references; Statement of Purpose |
| Campuses and B-Schools | The Wharton School | Anderson School of Management |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.2/10 Read 4 reviews | 8.3/10 Read 6 reviews |
Other Popular Comparisons
| General Facts | University of Pennsylvania | University of California |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1740 | 1919 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 |
| Male:Female | 43% Male, 57% Female | 47% Male, 53% Female |
| Location Facts | Located in downtown Philadelphia earlier, is now situated in West Philadelphia. The area is now known as University City. | Five mile from Pacific Ocean, Located in West-wood neighborhood of LA |
| Library | 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. | 12 million print and electronic volumes |
| Campus Life | 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.). | Over 100 Student organizations |
| Hostel | #Rooms - $11754 | #Room and Board - $17148 #Room & Board - $17436 |
| Famous Alumni | 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); | 14 Nobel laureates, 15 Mac Authors |
| City Life | 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% | Los Angeles (LA) is the second most populous city of USA; Hollywood is located here; 841 Museums and art galleries, California Beaches, Disneyland park, Los Angeles offers various concert halls, regular festivals, and bustling nightlife; Ranked 7th on Global City Index and 9th on Global Economic Power Index; Unemployment rate in December 2019 was 4%; Industries employing maximum number of people are healthcare, retail, hospitality, and manufacturing |
| Weather |
1605947041.png?tr=h-40,w-40,c-force)
