Macquarie University is a public research university based in Sydney, Australia, in the suburb of Macquarie Park. La Trobe University is a public research university based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
| Macquarie University | La Trobe University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5 Out of 10 | 4.3 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 130 QS World University 2024 # 180 Times Higher Education 2024 # 175 Times Higher Education 2023 | # 242 QS World University 2024 # 251 Times Higher Education 2024 # 251 Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 151 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 175 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 151 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 251 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2023 # 217 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 176 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -241 PG Programs -118 Doctorate Programs -4 | UG Programs -89 PG Programs -70 Doctorate Programs -2 |
| Acceptance Rate | 40.0 % | 74.8 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT - 620 IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 58 TOEFL - 83 | GMAT - 550 IELTS - 7 PTE - 65 SAT - 1100 TOEFL - 94 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 38800 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 39200 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 28349 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 25418 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 26496 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 1275 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate employability rankings: #100-110; | La Trobe University is one of the top public universities in Melbourne, Australia. It is ranked #316 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Bachelor of Science: $64,000 Masters in Finance: $53,000 Other Degree: $52,000 Bachelor (Other): $51,000 Master (Other): $37,000 Bachelor of Arts: $35,000 |
| application requirements | recognized high school degree, 50% minimum in high school/bachelors, English must be a core subject | Academic transcripts; Proof of English language proficiency; Personal Statement; International Coursework Application Form (for UG program); Supplementary Application Form (for required PG programs); Work experience (if any). |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Macquarie Graduate School of Management | La Trobe Business School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.0/10 Read 17 reviews | 7.4/10 Read 12 reviews |
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| General Facts | Macquarie University | La Trobe University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1964 | 1964 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 44:1 | 35:1 |
| Male:Female | 53% Male, 47% Female | 38% Male, 62% Female |
| Location Facts | 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. | 7 physical campuses- Melbourne (main campus), Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga, City, Mildura, Shepparton, Sydney; an online campus; Melbourne campus situated on a 267 hectares land featuring parkland, waterways and wildlife sanctuary. |
| Library | 1,189,409: Physical items; | 1,121,216 Books; 1,389,039 Digital Books; 115,420 Digital Journals; 235 Physical Journals. |
| Campus Life | Over 140 clubs and societies, 7 museums and collections, around 130 student groups, buddy programs, on-campus cafe, and restaurants and athletic activities | Agora Cinema and Theatre; University Cafes & Bakeries- Bachelor of Coffee, Bake N Bean, Cafe Spine, Eagle Bar; indoor, outdoor and off-campus sports & recreation facilities- Courts, Playing Fields, Rock climbing wall; Agribio Atrium; Rabelais Student Media (Student Newspaper). |
| Hostel | #Rooms(Studio Room) - $10785 #Rooms(Single Bedroom) - $11402 | #Weekly expense of Single Room - $235 #Weekly expense of Shared Apartment - $290 #Weekly expense of Studio Room - $355 #Weekly expense of Single Room including Catered Breakfast and Dinner - $395 |
| Famous Alumni | 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. | Jacinta Allan, Ben Carroll, Matthew Guy & Robin Scott (Members of Victorian Parliament & Ministers); Tim Flannery (Climate scientist); Mary Delahunty (Journalist); Fran Kelly (ABC radio presenter); Tim Ross (Comedian & TV presenter); Corinne Grant (Lawyer & comedian); Sri Vinod Kumar Yadav (Chairman of Indian Railways); Geoff Raby (Australian Economist) |
| City Life | Unemployment rate of Sydney is low as 2.8%, | Melbourne is the coastal capital of Victoria; Unemployment rate- 6.0%; Hosts several cultural festivals such as Melbourne International Arts Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Melbourne Fringe Festival and Moomba; Famous tourist attractions include Federation Square, Queen Victoria Market, Crown Casino, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Museum, Melbourne Observation Deck, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Luna Park. |
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