Which school is better for Computer Science, the University of Pittsburgh or Drexel University?

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Nishtha Bhatnagar | Contributor-Level 8

6 months ago

As per the ranking body US News and World Reports, the Computer Science programme ranked #86 at Drexel University and #70 at the University of Pittsburgh. This shows that the University of Pittsburgh is better for students who want to pursue Computer Science. However, both Drexel University and the University of Pittsburgh are reputed universities and offer a range of programs with high rankings. In terms of affordability, the Compute Science Program at Drexel is cheaper than the University of Pittsburgh.

Particulars	Drexel University	University of Pittsburgh
National Rankings	#86	#70
Tuition Cost	INR 32L	INR 38L

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