Washington University | University of Chicago | |
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Collegedunia Score | 6.5 Out of 10 | 8.4 Out of 10 |
ranking (overall) | # 24 US News 2024 # 68 Times Higher Education 2024 # 154 QS World University 2024 | # 11 QS World University 2024 # 12 US News 2024 # 13 Times Higher Education 2024 |
Subject Strength | # 55 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 5 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 20 for Law by US News 2024 | # 104 for Engineering by QS World University 2023 # 18 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 3 for Law by US News 2024 |
Programs | UG Programs -74 PG Programs -42 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -36 PG Programs -32 Doctorate Programs -9 |
Acceptance Rate | 17.0 % | 7.9 % |
Exam Score | GMAT - 680 IELTS - 7 SAT - 1470 TOEFL - 100 | GMAT - 570 IELTS - 7 SAT - 1500 TOEFL - 104 |
Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 56300 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 57750 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 29593 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 56034 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 72000 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 18396 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 Degree Average Salary LLM $220,000 Masters in Finance $207,000 Masters in Management $187,000 MBA $160,000 Executive MBA $152,000 Doctorate $138,000 |
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 | 9.3/10 Read 3 reviews | 8.4/10 Read 2 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 Expenses - $11268 |
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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