Griffith University is a public research university in South East Queensland on the east coast of Australia. Macquarie University is a public research university based in Sydney, Australia, in the suburb of Macquarie Park.
| Griffith University | Macquarie University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.6 Out of 10 | 5 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 243 QS World University 2024 # 251 Times Higher Education 2024 # 201 US News 2023 | # 130 QS World University 2024 # 180 Times Higher Education 2024 # 175 Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 201 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 249 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 151 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 151 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 175 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 151 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -151 PG Programs -58 Doctorate Programs -8 | UG Programs -241 PG Programs -118 Doctorate Programs -4 |
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1 % | 40.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT - 550 IELTS - 7 PTE - 58 SAT - 1240 TOEFL - 79 | GMAT - 620 IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 58 TOEFL - 83 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 22000 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 21300 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 48880 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 38800 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 39200 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 28349 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability Rankings: 301- 500; Top recruiters: Flight Centre Ltd., Telstra Corporation Ltd, George Floth Pty Ltd, Harbour Town Centre Management; Highest paid degrees: Masters (79,000 USD), MBA (71,000 USD), Bachelor of Science (78,000 USD), Bachelor of Arts (57,000 USD). | Graduate employability rankings: #100-110; |
| application requirements | Certified copies of academic result; Proof of English proficiency; portfolio or audition or work experience (if relevant); Resume | recognized high school degree, 50% minimum in high school/bachelors, English must be a core subject |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Macquarie Graduate School of Management |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.0/10 Read 8 reviews | 8.0/10 Read 17 reviews |
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| General Facts | Griffith University | Macquarie University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1971 | 1964 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 44:1 |
| Male:Female | 57% Male, 43% Female | 53% Male, 47% Female |
| Location Facts | 5 physical campuses; 3rd largest and fastest-growing digital campus; 3 campuses in Brisbane- Nathan, Mount Gravatt, South Bank; other campuses in- Gold Coast & Logan campus; Brisbane is 1.5 hr drive from Gold Coast campus and 30 minutes from Logan campus. | The campus spans over 126 hectares with an open space & is located in the center of Australia’s largest high-tech precinct with over 300 companies located on/around the campus. Only a few kilometers away from Sydney Central business district, the university has its own metro station. |
| Library | 6 libraries; 1.2 million e-books and over 2 million audio and video resources available online | 1,189,409: Physical items; |
| Campus Life | 120+ Clubs & Societies; Facilities such as gym, pool, athletic tracks, recreation halls, banks, bars, cafes, convenience stores, Boronia and Tallowwood Childcare Centre, On-campus & on-line activities & events- Wellfair, Multicultural Week, Enviro Events, Recharge Week, Truck ‘N Shop, etc. | Over 140 clubs and societies, 7 museums and collections, around 130 student groups, buddy programs, on-campus cafe, and restaurants and athletic activities |
| Hostel | #Rooms (Homestay) - $12435 #Rooms (Private) - $17487 #Rooms - $8082 | #Rooms(Studio Room) - $10785 #Rooms(Single Bedroom) - $11402 |
| Famous Alumni | 200,000 alumni across 130 nationalities; Katie Noonan (Australian songwriter); Megan Washington (Australian Musician); Katarina Carroll (Commissioner of the Queensland Police Service); Cameron McEvoy (Australian swimmer) | Anthony Field (musician), Jim Soorley (politician), Lauren Jackson (basketball player), Tanya Plibersek (member of Australian parliament), Ian Thorpe (Australian swimmer), Adam Hills (comedian). Overall alumni network of 164,000 students. |
| City Life | Brisbane is one of the world’s most liveable city; Weekend getaways to rainforest, waterfalls, beaches and islands, a cultural hub of art galleries and museums, sunshine weather (lack of winters), One of the top-paying cities, unemployment rate of Queensland is 6.8% | Unemployment rate of Sydney is low as 2.8%, |
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