| Columbia University vs. Stanford |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#5 in National Universities #14 in World University Rankings #1 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #1 in National Universities #1 in California 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, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$61,671 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$56,169 |
| cheaper$51,194 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$53,151 |
| Less$45,881 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$53,346 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,515 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,495 SAT 33 ACT |
| Easier7% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter5% |
| Lower63% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable82% |
| 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 Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores TOEFL |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger30,135 | Total Enrollment | Smaller15,953 |
| Larger8,148 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,366 |
| Larger21,987 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller9,587 |
| 25,843 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher96% | Graduate Rate | Lower95% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower98% | Retention Rate | Higher99% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 12,928) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 12,614) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,604) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,169) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty5 to 1 |
| 6,229 | Number of faculties | 4,224 |
| Lower$176,939 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$188,567 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.