Which is better: Glasgow Caledonian University or University of Glasgow?
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The comparative US News and World Report rankings of Glasgow Caledonian University and University of Glasgow are given as follows:
Year
Glasgow Caledonian University
University of Glasgow
2019
1063
89
2020
1063
89
2021
1125
86
2022
1127
84
2023
1147
74
2024
1205
61
2025
1309
62
Also read: Top 100 Universities in UK
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