| Columbia University vs. Harvard |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#5 in National Universities #14 in World University Rankings #1 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #2 in National Universities #1 in Massachusetts 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 | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$70,517 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$61,676 |
| expensive$57,973 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$57,248 |
| Less$52,519 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$55,827 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,550 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,550 SAT 35 ACT |
| Easier3.99% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter3.65% |
| Lower64.92% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable83.60% |
| 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) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger35,173 | Total Enrollment | Smaller30,259 |
| Larger9,164 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,844 |
| Larger26,009 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller21,415 |
| Smaller1,499 | Online Student Population | Larger7,584 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower96% | Graduate Rate | Higher98% |
| 98% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,109) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,748) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,300) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,446) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty7 to 1 |
| 7,286 | Number of faculty | 2,448 |
| Lower$193,642 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$223,353 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.