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Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York, NY
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California Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CA
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePrivate (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 DegreeBachelor's, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research)
2023 Tuition & Fees
expensive$66,139Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$60,864
cheaper$54,627Graduate Tuitionexpensive$60,657
More$46,156Average Financial Aid AmountLess$43,064
Admission
1,520 SAT
35 ACT
Test Scores-
Easier4.13%Acceptance RateTighter3.92%
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) CreditsAccepted Credits
Enrollment
Larger33,776Total EnrollmentSmaller2,397
Larger8,832Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller987
Larger24,944Graduate Student PopulationSmaller1,410
1,494Online Student Population-
Completion & Outcomes
Higher97%Graduate RateLower93%
Lower1%Transfer-out RateHigher2%
99%Retention Rate99%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Special learning OpportunityROTC
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 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty3 to 1
6,229Number of faculties393
Lower$179,871Average Faculty SalaryHigher$187,414
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.