| Macquarie University | RMIT University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5 Out of 10 | 4.4 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 130 QS World University 2024 # 180 Times Higher Education 2024 # 175 Times Higher Education 2023 | # 140 QS World University 2024 # 251 Times Higher Education 2024 # 190 QS World University 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 | # 126 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 301 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 301 for Law by Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Programs | UG Programs -241 PG Programs -118 Doctorate Programs -4 | UG Programs -82 PG Programs -61 Doctorate Programs -34 |
| Exam Score | GMAT - 620 IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 58 TOEFL - 83 | GMAT - 550 IELTS - 6.5 PTE - 58 TOEFL - 79 |
| 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 28732 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 25228 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 13748 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate employability rankings: #100-110; | Graduate Employability Rankings #77; Top recruiters: National Australian Bank, Telstra Corporation Ltd., Deloitte, GHD Group; Highest paid degrees: Masters in Science (153,000 USD); Masters in Management (198,000 USD); Executive MBA (90,000 USD); Masters in Finance (87,000 USD); MBA (80,000 USD). |
| application requirements | recognized high school degree, 50% minimum in high school/bachelors, English must be a core subject | 16 years of age; English proficiency scores; supplementary requirements (portfolio, interview, supplementary information form); CV; work reference letter; referee report |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Macquarie Graduate School of Management | NA |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.0/10 Read 17 reviews | 7.8/10 Read 24 reviews |
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| ranking | # 101 for Business by QS World University 2024 # 175 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 | # 151 for Business by QS World University 2024 # 301 for Business by Times Higher Education 2023 |
| exam scores | GMAT - 680/800GRE updated - 304/340IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 65/90TOEFL - 94/120 | GMAT - 550/800GRE updated - 304/340IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 58/90TOEFL - 79/120 |
| Admission Criteria/Better to Have | GPA of 5.0 on a 7.0 scale average and preferably 680 GMAT Score. Average Work Experience required around 3 years. | GPA of 1 to 2.5 average and preferably 675 GMAT Score. Average Work Experience required around 5 years. |
| cost to study | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -27600 | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -32937 |
| Return on Investment/Average Package | #Average Salary152000 | #Average Salary90000 |
| documents required | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose | #Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose |
| application dates | Feb 6, 2024 (Application Deadline For Term 1) | Mar 1, 2023 (Application Deadline For Semester 1 Intake) Mar 8, 2023 (Acceptance For Semester 1) |
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| General Facts | Macquarie University | RMIT University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1964 | 1887 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 44:1 | 20:1 |
| Male:Female | 53% Male, 47% Female | 47% Male, 53% 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. | 3 campuses and 2 sites in Australia; Main campus located in Melbourne city center on the northern edge of Hoddle Grid; surrounded by restaurants, cafes, parks, markets, State Library of Victoria. |
| Library | 1,189,409: Physical items; | RMIT Library has four library sites in Melbourne- Swanston, Carlton; Bundoora; Brunswick; Makerspace; 600,000+ volumes; 1,892,472 in-person visits; 1,999,273 visits via website; 1,160,670 database usage; 687,175 video streams. |
| 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 | Over 100 clubs, societies and collectives; RMIT Gallery- public art gallery of the university; RMIT Link- university’s campus union; RMIT's University Student Union (RUSU); The Swanston Gazette- Student newspaper; Catalyst- Student magazine; RMITV- student television production company; Student Youth Network (SYN)- student radio station; Realfoods- student-volunteer-run café. |
| Hostel | #Rooms(Studio Room) - $10785 #Rooms(Single Bedroom) - $11402 | #Room and Board - $13748 |
| 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. | James Wan (Australian-Malaysian film director); Amanda Barnard (Australian theoretical physicist); Rob Hulls (Australian Politician); James Hird (Australian rules football player); James Tomkins (Australian sportsman, three-time Olympic gold medalist); Rove McManus (Australian comedian and television host); Lydia Lassila (Australian skier, Winter Olympic gold medalist). |
| City Life | Unemployment rate of Sydney is low as 2.8%, | coastal capital of the southeastern Australian state 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, Southbank, Melbourne Zoo, Melbourne Aquarium, Docklands, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Museum, Melbourne Observation Deck, Arts Centre Melbourne, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Luna Park. |
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