The University of Georgia is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Athens, Georgia. The University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida.
| University of Georgia | University of Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.7 Out of 10 | 5.6 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 47 US News 2024 # 351 Times Higher Education 2024 # 514 QS World University 2024 | # 28 US News 2024 # 132 Times Higher Education 2024 # 168 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 112 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 255 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 20 for Law by US News 2024 | # 47 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 35 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 22 for Law by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -116 PG Programs -92 Doctorate Programs -114 | UG Programs -114 PG Programs -85 Doctorate Programs -8 |
| Acceptance Rate | 52.9 % | 45.9 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-550 IELTS-6.5 SAT-1200 TOEFL-80 | IELTS-6 SAT-1310 TOEFL-80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 31120 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 24724 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 10060 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 28658 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 30134 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 11500 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | The average salary that undergraduate students receive after their graduation is around $59,769. The programs and their average salary are as follows: Doctorate: $113,000 BBA: $96,000 Bachelor of Arts: $76,000 Master (Other): $73,000 Bachelor of Science: $70,000 Bachelor (Other): $64,000 | #81 for Graduate Employability Rank (2023) Degree Average Salary Masters in Finance $218,000 MBA $110,000 Masters in Science $107,000 Bachelor of Science $101,000 Bachelor (Other) $99,000 Masters of Arts $73,000 |
| application requirements | Standardized test scores and counselor recommendations are required for all the applicants. | Supplement statement for both UG and PG programs. International students are required to apply through university online portal and not common application portal. |
| Campuses and B-Schools | University of Georgia College of Engineering | Hough Graduate School of Business |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 8.6/10 Read 5 reviews | 8.2/10 Read 10 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Georgia | University of Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1785 | 1853 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
| Male:Female | 43% Male, 57% Female | 46% Male, 54% Female |
| Location Facts | The University of Georgia's main campus is made up of 465 buildings covering an area of about 762 acres (308 hectares). The university owns an additional 39,743 acres (160.83 km2) of land in 31 counties across Georgia. The campus is divided into north campus, south campus, east campus, west campus and central campus. | Largest single-campus university in the nation. The only university in USA with 6 different healthcare colleges. The campus is bounded by Archer Road and University Avenue. You can visit local and state parks in Gainesville. |
| Library | The university has 14 libraries and it also has various special collections. Georgia Capitol Museum is a part of university libraries. There are three remote site libraries- Gwinnett, Griffin, and Tifton Campus libraries. | 4,577,222 volumes, 8,099,054 microforms; 629,979 ebooks; 78,797 e-journals; 356 electronic databases. |
| Campus Life | University of Georgia has more than hunderds of student clubs that provide various services to the students. There are also various other engagement sources for the students to keep them engaged. International students also have their society that takes care of their well being. University provides various sports facilities to the students that include hockey, rugby, basketball, football etc. Accommodations and dining facilities are also available for the students on campus. | Campus has Florida Museum of Natural History, |
| Hostel | #On campus - $10060 | #Living Expenses - $11500 |
| Famous Alumni | Alton Brown (TV personality), Michael Stipe (singer-songwriter), Ryan Seacrest (radio personality), Zell Miller (former Senator), Paul Broun (US representative), Sonny Perdue (US Secretary for Agriculture), Stuart Woods (novelist), Sally Yates (Former US Attorney General), Parvati Shallow (TV personality), etc. | Half a million students had graduated from University of Florida. Eight Former US ambassador, 6 astronauts, and 10 former lorida governors. Notable alumni are Michael Connelly (author), Maurkice Puncey (football center), Faye Dunaway (actress), Marco Rubio (senator of Florida), Kevin Ford (Astronaut), Katie Miller (American Government Appointee). |
| City Life | Athens is a city in Georgia with a population of 126,118. Athens is in Clarke County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in Athens offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Athens there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and parks. Many young professionals live in Athens and residents tend to lean liberal. Located about 1.5 hours northeast of Atlanta, Athens Georgia is just far enough away from the fast-paced lifestyle of Atlanta yet laid back and culturally infused with exciting events year round. Surrounding the Athens gated communities, you will find culture, arts, lifelong learning, quality medical care, and plenty of dining and shopping. The University of Georgia’s location here makes this small town one of the best college towns in Georgia. Gated Georgia golf communities are popular with the school faculty. | Gainesville is the largest city in Alachua County; It has a regional transit system, a municipal airport, and a championship golf course; Education, healthcare, retail and hospitality are the largest employing sectors; Unemployment rate was 3.0% in January 2020; Major tourist attractions are Butterfly Rainforest, Florida Museum of Natural History, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, Sweetwater Wetlands Park, etc. |
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