Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York | New York, NY | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Hofstra University | Hempstead, NY | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Manhattan School of Music | New York, NY | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| New York School of Interior Design | New York, NY | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $69,045 | 3.95% | 95% | 6:1 | 34,782 |
| Hofstra University | $55,450 | 69.33% | 67% | 13:1 | 10,238 |
| Manhattan School of Music | $54,600 | 55.01% | 79% | 6:1 | 1,115 |
| New York School of Interior Design | $30,330 | 65.09% | 90% | 11:1 | 633 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | $57,016 | 67.17% | 72% | 13:1 | 16,615 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |