| Columbia University vs. Brown |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 in National Universities #14 in World University Rankings #1 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #10 in National Universities #50 in World University Rankings #1 in Rhode Island Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$60,578 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$58,404 |
| cheaper$49,968 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$58,180 |
| Less$41,752 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$42,652 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,505 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,505 SAT 34 ACT |
| Tighter5% | Acceptance Rate | Easier7% |
| Favorable63% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower61% |
| 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 |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger31,077 | Total Enrollment | Smaller10,257 |
| Larger8,216 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,043 |
| Larger22,861 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,214 |
| 586 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower95% | Graduate Rate | Higher96% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 98% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 12,928) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,092) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,604) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,550) |
| Faculties | ||
| 6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 6,220 | Number of faculties | 1,023 |
| Higher$168,866 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$140,553 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.