University of Oxford vs University of Chicago

Two highly prestigious universities in UK and USA, University of Oxford and University of Chicago are among the top 10 institutions in the world. University of Oxford is a public university in UK and is one of the oldest institutions in the world. University of Chicago, on the other hand, is a private university in Chicago, Illinois and is one of the most selective institutions with an acceptance rate below 10%.

Overview Comparison
University of OxfordUniversity of Chicago
Collegedunia Score8.9 Out of 108.4 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 1 Times Higher Education 2024
# 3 QS World University 2024
# 1 Times Higher Education 2023
# 11 QS World University 2024
# 12 US News 2024
# 13 Times Higher Education 2024
Subject Strength# 4 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 1 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023
# 7 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
# 104 for Engineering by QS World University 2023
# 18 for Medicine by US News 2024
# 3 for Law by US News 2024
ProgramsUG Programs -22
PG Programs -47
Doctorate Programs -17
UG Programs -36
PG Programs -32
Doctorate Programs -9
Acceptance Rate17.5 %7.9 %
Exam ScoreGMAT - 690
GRE updated - 320
IELTS - 7
SAT - 1470
TOEFL - 100
GMAT - 570
IELTS - 7
SAT - 1500
TOEFL - 104
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   39010
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  37894
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 14070 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   56034
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  72000
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 18396 Per Year
placement (average package)

University of Oxford is one of the top public universities in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is ranked #4 in QS World University Rankings 2023.

Degree                                   Average Salary

Executive Masters                   $140,000 

Masters in Management          $135,000 

Executive MBA                         $127,000 

Masters of Arts                         $107,000 

LLM                                          $101,000 

Bachelor (Other)                       $99,000 


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

CBSE/ICSE/State Boards certificate with 85-95% (varies with program); 2-3 LORs; Personal Statement; Resume; Standardized test scores; Interview; Proof of English language proficiency; Additional Requirements (Work experience, Research proposals, etc.)

Transcripts, English proficiency scores, Supplemental essays, teacher evaluation, GMAT/ GRE scores, Supplemental material (art work, research papers, etc.)

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General Facts Comparison
General FactsUniversity of OxfordUniversity of Chicago
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1096
1890
Student:Faculty Ratio11:1
6:1
Male:Female54% Male, 46% Female48% Male, 52% Female
Location Facts

A collegiate research university in Oxford, England; 39 Oxford colleges; located in south England, 90 minutes from London.


 A 217 acres campus located in Chicago's Hyde Park and Woodlawn neighborhood eight miles of downtown Chicago.


Library

University has over 100 libraries. Bodleian Libraries include university’s main library and 30 other libraries across Oxford having over 12 million printed books and  80,000 e-journals. Also, every college has its own library.


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

University has over 400 student societies including Oxford Union (debating society), Music Society, Dramatic Society, etc. Two weekly university newspapers are published: Cherwell and The Oxford Student. 


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#Accommodation - $9450
#Housing Expenses - $11268
Famous Alumni

30 British Prime Ministers, 55 Nobel Prize winners, 120 Olympic medal winners; Helen Fielding (author), Edward de Bono (philosopher), Hugh Grant (actor), Stephen Hawking (physicist), Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi (cricketer)


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

The city is center for art and culture and has an amazing nightlife to offer. It has museums with ancient Egyptian artifacts, a new theatre dedicated to comedy scenes, and modern art galleries. The rive Isis beautifies the whole city. There are various authentic cuisine cafes and restaurants in the city offering a wide variety of food and drinking options. The unemployment rate is 3.1%


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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