| Columbia University vs. Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem of America |
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|---|---|---|
#5 in National Universities #14 in World University Rankings #1 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #44 in Faith Related Schools |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Theological seminaries, Bible college, and other faith-related institution |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$70,517 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$13,250 |
| expensive$57,973 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,250 |
| More$52,519 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,667 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,550 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter3.99% | Acceptance Rate | Easier60.00% |
| Lower64.92% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable100.00% |
| 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 Record Formal Demonstration of Competencies Legacy status |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger35,173 | Total Enrollment | Smaller72 |
| Larger9,164 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller51 |
| Larger26,009 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller21 |
| 1,499 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher96% | Graduate Rate | Lower7% |
| Higher98% | Retention Rate | Lower86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,109) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 140) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,300) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $2,000) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty5 to 1 |
| 7,286 | Number of faculty | 9 |
| Higher$193,642 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$43,620 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.