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Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York, NY
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Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY
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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
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$69,045Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$66,014
expensive$56,279Graduate Tuitioncheaper$30,085
Less$49,638Average Financial Aid AmountMore$54,352
Admission
Higher1,530 SAT
35 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,530 SAT
34 ACT
Tighter3.95%Acceptance RateEasier7.47%
Lower64.06%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable67.55%
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
Legacy status
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
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Advanced placement (AP) CreditsAccepted CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Larger34,782Total EnrollmentSmaller25,898
Smaller8,902Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger15,735
Larger25,880Graduate Student PopulationSmaller10,163
Larger1,111Online Student PopulationSmaller382
Completion & Outcomes
95%Graduate Rate95%
Higher98%Retention RateLower97%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,109)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,954)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,300)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,612)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty6 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty9 to 1
6,229Number of faculties2,013
Higher$185,958Average Faculty SalaryLower$148,569
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.