The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public land-grant research university in Illinois in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana. Purdue University Global, is a public online university that operates as a public-benefit corporation, is part of the Purdue University system
University of Illinois | Purdue University Global | |
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Collegedunia Score | 6 Out of 10 | - |
ranking (overall) | # 35 US News 2024 # 42 Times Higher Education 2024 # 64 QS World University 2024 | # 395 US News 2024 |
Subject Strength | # 11 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 48 for Medicine by Times Higher Education 2023 # 43 for Law by US News 2024 | - |
Programs | UG Programs -163 PG Programs -104 Doctorate Programs -4 | UG Programs -6 PG Programs -1 |
Acceptance Rate | 66.0 % | 100.0 % |
Exam Score | IELTS-6.5 SAT-1340 TOEFL-92 | IELTS-6.5 TOEFL-80 |
Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 43996 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 27323.63 [For PG Program] | Average Tuition Fees 45000 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 26350 [For PG Program] |
placement (average package) | 89% of graduates were employed or were working within 6 months of graduation. 5,700+ companies visited for campus recruitment. Degree Average Salary PhD $140,000 Masters in Finance $137,000 Doctorate $127,000 MBA $94,000 Bachelor (Other) $85,000 Bachelor of Science $81,000 | Bachelor program students get an average salary of around $38,849 and Masters students get an average salary of around $66,425. This will vary from program to program. |
application requirements | 4 years of English and 3 to 3.5 years of Maths at high school level is required for UG admission; 300 to 400 words answer to Essay questions given by university; minimum 55% in bachelors for graduate admission | Submit official transcripts Check program specific requirements |
CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.7/10 Read 9 reviews | - |
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General Facts | University of Illinois | Purdue University Global |
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Type of University | University | University |
Established | 1867 | 1869 |
Student:Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 |
Male:Female | 55% Male, 45% Female | 18% Male, 82% Female |
Location Facts | UIUC is located a few hours from Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Louis in east-central Illinois in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana. | Purdue University Global operates primarily online, though its main campus is in Indianapolis, Indiana. Purdue Global has additional learning sites in Iowa (Des Moines) and Maine (Augusta). |
Library | UIUC Library is one of the largest public university collections with over 24 million resources. Consists of 14 million volumes in 37 unit libraries. 53,000,000 people visit the online catalog every year. | All faculty, students, and staff have access to Harvard Core Curriculum & Business Cases, featuring over 70 foundational business concept readings and 2000+ business case studies, hosted on the EBSCO platform. |
Campus Life | Campus facilities include multipurpose State Farm Center (16,500 seats); Memorial Stadium (70,000 seats), site of Big Ten Conference football games; the Activities & Recreation Center (ARC), Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Krannert Art Museum & Kinkead Pavilion, Spurlock Museum, 4 theatres, 24 residence halls, etc. | Student Life at Purdue Global offers students a rich and exciting university experience with opportunities for involvement in registered student organizations, student leadership, lasting friendships, connections with professionals in your areas of interest, and unique development opportunities.Purdue Global offers more than 50 student organizations to help you create connections that will last long beyond graduation and foster the sense of belonging that we strive to provide for all of our students. The Purdue Global student experience combines real-world knowledge, online flexibility, and a strong community of peers. You’ll have access to a variety of resources to help you complete your degree and explore rewarding career opportunities. As a Purdue Global graduate, you can join the Purdue Alumni Association and access alumni benefits. |
Famous Alumni | One of the largest alumni networks in the USA with 470,000+ alumni. 30 Nobel laureates, 2 Turing Award winners, 1 Fields medalist, 29 Pulitzer Prizes. John Bardeen (Nobel laureate); Jawed Karim and Steve Chen (Co-founders of YouTube); Jack Welch (former CEO of General Electric); Sushanth (Indian actor) | Ward Cunningham – inventor of the wiki concept Robert K. Abbett – book-cover illustrator and outdoor painter |
City Life | Illinois is located at the industrial belt and fertile agriculture land of USA; its economy is supported by manufacturing, agriculture, mining, transportation, and tourism sector; unemployment rate was 4.2% in March 2020; major attractions are Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Science and Industry, and Field Museum of National History | Indianapolis is a great place to visit. But what makes Indy such a splendid place to stop over makes it an even better place to live. Home to the world's largest children's museum, as well as professional and college sports teams and miles of recreational trails, the Circle City has plenty to keep locals entertained. Indianapolis' lively downtown is easily walkable. With so many things to do, Indianapolis allows its residents to experience big-city living without too much effort. The metro area includes an array of neighborhoods and suburbs, and many offer their own shopping and entertainment venues. Even so, suburbanites still venture downtown for its shops, theaters and restaurants. Indianapolis is often referred to as the Racing Capital of the World thanks to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which takes up 560 acres on the west side of the city proper. Every May, thousands of people show up to watch one of the largest-attended sporting events in the U.S., the Indianapolis 500. Sports in general play a huge role in the region's economy. By hosting other major sporting events, like the 2021 NCAA men's basketball tournament and the 2012 Super Bowl, Indianapolis has benefited in the multimillion-dollar range from increased business opportunities, job creation and more taxes going directly to the metro area. |
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