Study Abroad

The two similar universities like that of Purdue University are University of Florida and Arizona State University. Purdue ranks within the Top 100 Universities in the World for 2025, according to a top-ranking publisher. Eventually, the decision to study in either of these universities depends on a student's will. But, some parameters that influence this decision are tuition fee, location, faculty, availability of course, etc. A comparison of these 3 universities is given below: 

International students from more than 135 countries take Georgetown University admission every year as it is a highly reputed institution with a small class size and excellent academic programs. Georgetown University received over 7,000 undergraduate admissions from various ethnicities. The total number of international students was 1,127 among 7,968 students which is 14.14% of the total.

Students must fulfill the basic eligibility and document requirements at the time of Georgetown University admissions. The basic eligibility includes proof of secondary school certificates from UG candidates and a bachelor's degree from PG candidates. Along with this, they must submit the following documents at the time of admission:

• Official Transcripts
• Proof of English Language proficiency
• Secondary School Reports
• SAT/ACT scores
• Statement of Purpose
• Self-reported GPA
• GRE scores (varies by course)

After applying to Purdue, the applicants must check the status of their application. For students who will meet the Fall deadline of November, Purdue release admission decisions in Mid-Jan. On the other hand, for students who meet the Regular Decision application deadline, Purdue University will releases the admission by March end. 

As per the unofficial source, Georgetown University demands to submit SAT scores between 1390 and 1560 as basic eligibility criteria to get into an undergraduate program. Along with SAT scores, the university also expects to submit ACT scores and GPAs from international candidates. Students can check the below table for reference:

With an acceptance rate of 13%, Georgetown University is hard to get into for international students. However, students who perform well academically and score high GPAs and standardized test scores still have the chance to get Georgetown University admissions. In addition, students from non-US backgrounds must prove their proficiency in English by submitting the scores of TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo. Also, students who have some proof of extracurricular participation are given precedence over the others.

Georgetown University expects a minimum GPA of 3.65 on a 4 scale from international students. GPA is one of the crucial factors during Georgetown University admission. Along with GPA, students must obtain a minimum score between 32 and 35 for the ACT and between 1390 and 1560 for the SAT as basic eligibility requirements. Students willing to take part in the undergraduate programme must fulfill the basic eligibility by submitting proof of senior secondary certificates.

According to student reviews, Purdue University is one of the top-ranking universities in the world for higher studies. In the recent years, it has upped its position in terms of academics. The university has become very selective in recent years. During Fall 2023 Purdue University acceptance rate wasc50.3% for UG students. As per a news published by the university due to the strong national and global recognition, commitment to affordability combined with surging numbers of applicants boosted the overall 2023 PG and UG enrollment to new records.  

As of Fall 2023, Purdue University Indiana campus comprises a diverse student population from all 50 states and around 130 countries. The total student enrollment at the university is over 52,000. In the context of gender-wise enrollment, the university’s male student percentage is 58% and that of female is 42%. Furthermore, the international student population is 18%. As report by the university, more than 2,782 Indian students call Purdue home.

Purdue university courses are ranked among the best courses in the world by popular ranking bodies. At the undergraduate level, Purdue offers over 200 programs. The top 5 Purdue majors in 2024 among graduates are:

• Engineering
• Business and Management
• Marketing
• Computer and Information Science
• Biological and Biomedical Sciences
• Health Professions and Related Programs.

Other popular majors of this university includes Agriculture, Social Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, and Psychology. The two of the most competitive majors of Purdue University among students who enrolled in Fall 2024 are Nursing and Computer Science.