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Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York, NY
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Tufts UniversityMedford, MA
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePrivate (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 Degree1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$69,045Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$67,844
expensive$56,279Graduate Tuitioncheaper$49,476
Less$49,638Average Financial Aid AmountMore$49,857
Admission
Higher1,530 SAT
35 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,510 SAT
34 ACT
Tighter3.95%Acceptance RateEasier9.69%
Favorable64.06%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower50.13%
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 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
Advanced placement (AP) CreditsAccepted CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Larger34,782Total EnrollmentSmaller13,431
Larger8,902Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller6,815
Larger25,880Graduate Student PopulationSmaller6,616
Larger1,111Online Student PopulationSmaller697
Completion & Outcomes
Higher95%Graduate RateLower93%
-Transfer-out Rate4%
Higher98%Retention RateLower96%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,109)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,216)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,300)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,636)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty6 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty10 to 1
6,229Number of faculties1,426
Higher$185,958Average Faculty SalaryLower$122,053
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.