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Clarkson University vs. Columbia University in the City of New York

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Acceptance Rate and Application Statistics

The following table compares the admission related statistics including number of applicants, admitted, and enrolled between selected colleges. The average acceptance rate of selected colleges is 11.31% and the average admission yield (enrollment rate) is 27.10%.
Columbia University in the City of New York has the tighest (lowest) acceptance rate of 3.99% and Columbia University in the City of New York has the highest yield (enrollment rate) of 64.92% among selected colleges. The numbers in parenthesis() in below table represent the number and rate by gender (men/women). The statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
Admission Stats Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name ApplicantsAdmittedEnrolledAcceptance RateEnrollment Rate
Clarkson University
6,661 (3,572/3,063) 5,153 (2,837/2,300) 489 (347/142) 77% (79%/75%) 9% (12%/5%)
Columbia University in the City of New York
60,115 (26,607/32,507) 2,400 (1,122/1,226) 1,558 (795/736) 4% (4%/4%) 65% (71%/2%)
Average33,388 (15,090/15,090)3,777 (1,980/1,763)1,024 (571/439)11.31% (13.1%/11.7%)27.10% (28.8%/24.9%)

SAT Scores Comparison

The average SAT score of selected colleges is 1425. By subject, the average score of the SAT EBRW(Evidence-based Reading and Writing) is 700 and the average SAT Math score is 725.
Columbia University in the City of New York has the highest SAT scores of 1,550 and Clarkson University has the lowest SAT scores of 1,300 among selected colleges. The following table compares SAT Scores between selected colleges for the academic year 2024-2025.
SAT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
SAT TotalEvidence-Based Reading and WritingMath
Clarkson University
51%
(247)
1300640660
Columbia University in the City of New York
45%
(680)
1550760790
Average48.00% 1425700725

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

ACT Scores Comparison

The average ACT score of selected colleges is 32. By subject, the average ACT English score is 30 and the ACT math score is 32.
The following table compares ACT Scores between selected colleges for academic year 2024-2025.
ACT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
CompositeEnglishMath
Clarkson University
11%
(53)
282528
Columbia University in the City of New York
18%
(267)
353535
Average14.50% 323032

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

Application Requirements

The following table list and compare the requirements when applying selected colleges based on academic year 2024-2025 data.
Application Requirements Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameHS GPAHS RankHS Record Prep. ProgramRec.Compe.SAT/ACTTOEFL
Clarkson University
✔✔ ✔✓ ✔✗ ✓✔
Columbia University in the City of New York
✔✔ ✔✔ ✔✓ ✓✓

✔: Required △: Considered but not Required ✔: Recommended ✗: Neither Required nor Recommended

  • HS GPA: High School or Secondary School GPA
  • HS Rank: High School or Secondary School Rank
  • HS Record: High School or Secondary School Record
  • Prep. Program: Completion of College Preparatory Program
  • Rec.: Recommendations
  • Comp.: Formal demonstration of competencies (e.g., portfolios, certificates of mastery, assessment instruments)