| Columbia vs. WUSTL |
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|---|---|---|
#30 in Federal Region VII Universities #28 in Missouri Colleges | Rankings* | #22 in National Universities #50 in World University Rankings #1 in Missouri Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$24,326 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$62,982 |
| cheaper$9,200 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$62,366 |
| Less$6,859 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$49,844 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,530 SAT 34 ACT |
| - | Acceptance Rate | 11.76% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 48.17% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller6,046 | Total Enrollment | Larger17,012 |
| Smaller5,675 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,132 |
| Smaller371 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,880 |
| Larger3,845 | Online Student Population | Smaller780 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower42% | Graduate Rate | Higher93% |
| Lower62% | Retention Rate | Higher96% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 545) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,032) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,468) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,772) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty7 to 1 |
| 501 | Number of faculties | 2,179 |
| Lower$72,596 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$146,737 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.