| Columbia University vs. Princeton |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#5 in National Universities #14 in World University Rankings #1 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #3 in National Universities #1 in New Jersey Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more 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 | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate (Research) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$63,530 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$56,010 |
| cheaper$52,924 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$58,790 |
| Less$45,881 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$56,126 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,515 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,510 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier7% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter6% |
| Lower63% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable70% |
| 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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores TOEFL |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger30,135 | Total Enrollment | Smaller7,853 |
| Larger8,148 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,774 |
| Larger21,987 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,079 |
| Larger25,843 | Online Student Population | Smaller5,936 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower96% | Graduate Rate | Higher98% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 98% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 12,928) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,113) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,604) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,840) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty5 to 1 |
| 6,229 | Number of faculties | 1,205 |
| Lower$176,939 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$187,511 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.