| Columbia University vs. Caltech |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#5 in National Universities #14 in World University Rankings #1 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #7 in National Universities #2 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-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, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research) |
| 2023 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$66,139 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$60,864 |
| cheaper$54,627 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$60,657 |
| More$46,156 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$43,064 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,520 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier4.13% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter3.92% |
| Favorable65.02% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower52.94% |
| 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 | ||
| Larger33,776 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,397 |
| Larger8,832 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller987 |
| Larger24,944 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,410 |
| 1,494 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher97% | Graduate Rate | Lower93% |
| Lower1% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher2% |
| 99% | Retention Rate | 99% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,071) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,572) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,000) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,350) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty3 to 1 |
| 6,229 | Number of faculties | 393 |
| Lower$179,871 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$187,414 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.