Colleges in USA

George Mason University (GMU) & Arizona State University (ASU) are two of the best higher educational institutions in their respective regions. While, GMU is based in Fairfax, Virginia, ASU has set up camp in Tempe, Arizona.

They share similar acceptance rates, with the GMU acceptance rate being 91%, while ASU's being 90%. There are some parameters that are not as common though, as shown in the comparison below:

George Mason secures a global rank of #1001 as part of the Global University Rankings 2025, given by a popular global university ranking publication.

Additionally, the same publication also ranks the institute #591 for Sustainability. 

On a national-level, GMU secures a rank of #99 as part of the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings.

Shiksha, also ranks some of its popular courses:

George Mason is considered among the most prominent higher educational institutions in the United States. It ranks highly as part of domestic & international university rankings given by some major ranking platforms. 

Shiksha ranks it #105 as part of its country-level rankings, while another major ranking publication, ranks it #117 as part of the National University Rankings 2026. 

Globally, the institute secures a rank of #1001 as per the World University Rankings given by a prominent publication for the year 2026.

Applying to a school like the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (A-CTCM) is similar to applying to other US universities in terms of the general application process, including online applications and standardized testing requirements, but the specific emphasis and programme content might differ. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) programs may require specific coursework or experience related to TCM, and some schools may have unique admission requirements based on the specific program.

As per the latest enrolment data (Fall 2024), the Duke University is home to about 17,140 students, including 6,917 undergraduates & 10,223 postgraduates. 

The overall student population has seen a rise year-on-year.

Mentioned below is a breakdown of the student enrolment for the years 2022, 2023 & 2024.

Purdue University MBA duration is one year also note that GMAT score is not required for one year MBA but to be eligible the applicants are required to have a Bachelor's degree with a major in Engineering and have a strong technical background contributing on Engineering, Scientific, or Technology projects. The admission requirements to get into this course are:

• >2.8 GPA for STEM major, >3.0 for non-STEM major
• 3-5 years of work experience
• One letter of recommendation
• Academic transcripts
• Resume
• Academic SOP
• Personal history statement
• An interview, (if selected)

Purdue University has an exceptional placement rate with 90%. Note that many students pursue internships or co-op education to gain work experience as a part of their education. The university provides career resources such as the Center for Career Opportunities.

The major intakes at Purdue University are Fall / Spring. The application deadlines varies as per the course levels. For the graduate students, the application deadlines vary as per the courses. The deadlines for international UG students are given as follows:

• Early Action: Nov 1, 2025
• Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2026
• Spring Term: Dec 13, 2026

According to the admission statistics,  Purdue University acceptance rate is 49.8%. The acceptance rate for a few of the competitive majors are 35.9% for Computer Science, 24.3% for Nursing, and 10.9% for Professional Flight Technology.