| Columbia University vs. STAC |
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|---|---|---|
#5 in National Universities #14 in World University Rankings #1 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #11 in Federal Region II Universities #37 in New York Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$70,517 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$39,450 |
| expensive$57,973 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$22,050 |
| More$52,519 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$23,954 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,550 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,000 SAT- |
| Tighter3.99% | Acceptance Rate | Easier93.05% |
| Favorable64.92% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower11.77% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger35,173 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,037 |
| Larger9,164 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,889 |
| Larger26,009 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller148 |
| 1,499 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher96% | Graduate Rate | Lower54% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| Higher98% | Retention Rate | Lower73% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,109) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 657) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,300) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,260) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 7,286 | Number of faculty | 134 |
| Higher$193,642 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$86,212 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.