| 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) |
| 2023 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$66,139 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$57,261 |
| expensive$54,627 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$53,760 |
| Less$46,156 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$49,954 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,520 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,530 SAT 35 ACT |
| Easier4.13% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter4.01% |
| Lower65.02% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable84.17% |
| 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) Recommendations Admission Test Scores |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger33,776 | Total Enrollment | Smaller31,345 |
| Smaller8,832 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger9,579 |
| Larger24,944 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller21,766 |
| Smaller1,494 | Online Student Population | Larger10,495 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 97% | Graduate Rate | 97% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher99% | Retention Rate | Lower96% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,071) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 12,874) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,000) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,236) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty7 to 1 |
| 6,229 | Number of faculties | 2,455 |
| Lower$179,871 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$193,382 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.