| Georgetown University | Pennsylvania State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.5 Out of 10 | 5.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 22 US News 2024 # 187 Times Higher Education 2024 # 297 QS World University 2024 | # 60 US News 2024 # 83 QS World University 2024 # 122 Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 136 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2023 # 53 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 15 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 32 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 109 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 80 for Law by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -43 PG Programs -43 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -163 PG Programs -120 |
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9 % | 51.3 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-680 IELTS-7 SAT-1380 TOEFL-100 | IELTS-6.5 SAT-1160 TOEFL-80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 51300.40 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 59700 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 17638 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 35984 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 38198 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 26664 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability Ranks (2020): #111-120 | PhD: $150,0000- $158,000 |
| application requirements | Supplemental applications are required, alumni interviews may also be conducted, three subject scores are preferred. | 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. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | McDonough School of Business | Smeal College of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 6.3/10 Read 1 reviews | 7.9/10 Read 2 reviews |
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| General Facts | Georgetown University | Pennsylvania State University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1789 | 1855 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 |
| Male:Female | 56% Male, 44% Female | 65% Male, 35% Female |
| Location Facts | The university has 4 campuses in Washington DC located in neighborhood of Georgetown, Claredon and Virginia. The main campus is located on elevated site of Potomac River. | 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. |
| Library | Total books collection- 3,115,408. Journals- 220,486. Films- 46,054. Primary Source Collections- 1000. The university has 10 libraries. | Titles held: 7,240,616 |
| Campus Life | The university has 350 clubs and organizations, 17 UG residence, and explore over 2,000 dining places in D.C. There are 5 outdoor spaces on-campus helping in unwinding. There are 15 coffee shops within 10 blocks of the university. You can also serve the D.C community by volunteering. There are also various sports teams to join and wellness activities to indulge in. | Engage in varsity athletics, 31 intercollegiate athletic teams, intramural clubs, Center for Spiritual and ethical development, LGBTQ resource center. |
| Hostel | #Rooms - $10824 | #On campus - $11280 #Off campus (not with family) - $11280 #Off campus (with family) - $4104 |
| Famous Alumni | Antonin Scalia (former associate justice of Supreme Court of US), Chris Sacca (investor), Bradley Cooper (actor), Dick Durbin (US Senator), Robert Gates (former US secretary of defense), Saad Hariri (former PM Lebanon), Robert Lighthizer (US trade representative), Lisa Murkowski (US Senator), etc. | 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. |
| City Life | Washington is home to 170 embassies, 2000 world-class restaurants, 17 attractions like museums, zoo, etc, and 34 national parks and monuments. D.C is home to a number of recruiters ranging from marketing, finance, biological sciences, and others. The unemployment rate for June 2020 is 8.6% | 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. |
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