University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania State University as well as Harvard University are the most prestigious. In terms of rankings, the Oxford University has an upper hand among all the three universities. However, Harvard offers the best placement package.

Mentioned below is the comparison between all the universities on the basis of some parameters, which can help students choose a university for themselves:

Students can choose any of the two universities as both are highly reputed and belong to the top 50 universities globally. The University of Pennsylvania ranked #15 among global universities whereas the University of British Columbia ranked #35. As per Shiksha Grading, both universities have an ‘A+ overall grade’ and an ‘A grade’ for the Computer Science program.

University of Pennsylvania offers a range of need-based grants for eligible international students in order to meet their financial needs. The Penn Grant is an institutional grant that is offered to students based on financial need and is available for all undergraduate students for up to eight semesters. Many of the scholarships available at Penn are not valid for Indian students but they can still apply for merit-based awards that have been offered by the University schools. Additionally, outside scholarships are also an option for financial aid.

The University of Pennsylvania, in particular Wharton MBA program, is seen as a ticket to many well-paying employment opportunities. Graduates tend to find themselves with such roles at high-end consulting firms, investment companies, technology giants and global businesses. Finance, consulting, technology, and health care are among the top hiring industries. Additionally, strong links between students and their university help shape career paths.

There are various compelling reasons for which indian students choose to study at the University of Pennsylvania, they are: 

• It's an Ivy League institution known for its rigorous academic programs and prestigious reputation worldwide. 
• Offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines. 
• Best research opportunities.
• A strong Alumni network that can benefit a lot from career growth. 
• It also provides financial aid and scholarships and lastly 
• The city is the best with rich history, culture and many opportunities and also major cities are easily accessible from it.

University offers many on-campus employment opportunities through different departments, libraries, research centers, and administrative offices. These jobs are often flexible and designed to accommodate students' schedules. Its little bit competitive as every students are applying for the limited number of jobs. And talking about Off campus opportunities, city has a vibrant job market with plenty of part-time opportunities in retail, hospitality, restaurants, and more. The city's proximity to campus makes it convenient for students.

Indian students focuses more on the fields with strong job prospects. So they mostly prefer courses in the fields of Business( where they mostly opt for MBA, BEPP), Engineering and technology (course such as Computer and Information technology). There are also other fields such as healthcare, liberal arts and law which are also highly preferred by Indian students

It mainly depends on the course and whether you are staying on campus or off campus. Expenses varies from course to course. For example, Master of Science in Computer Science average course fee per year is approximately around INR 66 Lakhs plus the living cost is approximately around INR 10-12 lakhs. Expenses can vary in the range of 40 lakhs to 70 lakhs for course fee per year and accomodation varies between 10-15 lakhs per year.

The cost of living at the University of Pennsylvania is high. The estimated cost of attendance for the whole academic year is approximately $89,028 for on-campus students and $88,892 for off-campus students, including tuition, fees, and living expenses. This amount covers approximate figure of around $66,104 for tuition and fees, $18,496 for accommodation and board while living on campus, $1,358 for supplies and books, and around $3,070 for personal expenses.