Pennsylvania State University | University of Michigan | |
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Collegedunia Score | 5.9 Out of 10 | 7.5 Out of 10 |
ranking (overall) | # 60 US News 2024 # 83 QS World University 2024 # 122 Times Higher Education 2024 | # 21 US News 2024 # 23 Times Higher Education 2024 # 33 QS World University 2024 |
Subject Strength | # 32 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 109 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 80 for Law by US News 2024 | # 7 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 13 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 10 for Law by US News 2024 |
Programs | UG Programs -163 PG Programs -120 | UG Programs -32 PG Programs -84 Doctorate Programs -31 |
Acceptance Rate | 51.3 % | 28.0 % |
Exam Score | IELTS-6.5 SAT-1160 TOEFL-80 | GMAT-620 IELTS-7 PTE-68 SAT-1340 TOEFL-100 |
Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 35984 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 38198 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 26664 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 49350 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 21389 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 21082 Per Year |
placement (average package) | PhD: $150,0000- $158,000 | Average salary is 79,000 USD per annum. Annual ROI is 9.5%. Popular employers are Ford Motor, General Motors, Quicken Loans, Amazon, etc. |
application requirements | Submit Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) along with application, SAT/ACT scores are also accepted as language proficiency proof. You may have to fulfill additional requriements as per the program. | High School score/grade should be equivalent to 2.7 GPA. Indian student's transcripts must be sent by the Controller of the examinations. Fulfill other country-specific requirements. |
Campuses and B-Schools | Smeal College of Business | Ross School of Business |
CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.9/10 Read 2 reviews | 8.1/10 Read 6 reviews |
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General Facts | Pennsylvania State University | University of Michigan |
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Type of University | University | University |
Established | 1855 | 1817 |
Student:Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 |
Male:Female | 65% Male, 35% Female | 52% Male, 48% Female |
Location Facts | It has 24 campuses located throughout the state allowing students to explore the city while learning. University Park area is situated in located in State College and College township is located in Center Country. | Michigan is considered one of the top 10 best craft beer states of the USA. It has the fourth highest per capita GDP growth rate of 2.5%. Manufactiring sector is the highest contributor. |
Library | Titles held: 7,240,616 | Considered as one of the top 10 academic research libraries in North America; Over 14,283,067 volumes and 291,791 serials |
Campus Life | Engage in varsity athletics, 31 intercollegiate athletic teams, intramural clubs, Center for Spiritual and ethical development, LGBTQ resource center. | Counselling & Psychological Services; International Centre; Office of Student Conflict Resolution; Office of Student Conflict Resolution; Services for Students with Disabilities; Student Legal Services; Campus Infoormation Centers |
Hostel | #On campus - $11280 #Off campus (not with family) - $11280 #Off campus (with family) - $4104 | #Room and Board - $12034 #Room and Board - $9048 |
Famous Alumni | Saquon Barkley (American Footballer), Adam Huber (Actor), Jerry Sandusky (football coach- America), Dan Bongino (American commentator), Safaa Al- Hashim (politician), Bo Nickal (Freestyle Wrestler). Alumni are famously called Nittany Lions. | Over 36 Pulitzer Prize winners and 8 Nobel laureates; Larry Page (Google Co-founder), Gerald Ford (late US President), Arther Miller (playwright), Theodore Roethke (poet), Martha Minow (former Dean of Harvard Law School) |
City Life | State College, Pennsylvania is the largest borough area. Downtown Improvement District and University Park are two major sections in State College. The neighborhood has Orchard Parks, West End, College Heights, South State College, and more. Penn State University is the largest employer followed by Mount Nittany Medical Center. You can enjoy art fests, dance night marathons, and more. | The Great Lakes State is one of the top cities to live in. It shares its border with Canada and has four out five Great Lakes. The high student population offers high cultural diversity. It is one of the cheapest midwestern states to live in. It has a food dominated nightlife with few night clubs and music locations. It has a growing tech startup community. The unemployment rate is 4.6 (2020). |
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