| Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences vs. Columbia University |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #5 in National Universities #14 in World University Rankings #1 in New York Colleges | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Other health professions school | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$37,115 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$63,530 |
| cheaper$25,835 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$52,924 |
| Less$17,114 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$45,881 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,280 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,520 SAT 35 ACT |
| Easier71.82% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter4.13% |
| Lower9.04% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable65.02% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores TOEFL |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,118 | Total Enrollment | Larger30,135 |
| Smaller686 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,148 |
| Smaller432 | Graduate Student Population | Larger21,987 |
| Smaller100 | Online Student Population | Larger25,843 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower68% | Graduate Rate | Higher97% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 1% |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher95% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 750) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 12,928) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,120) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,604) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty7 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 |
| 125 | Number of faculties | 6,229 |
| Lower$86,042 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$179,871 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.