| Columbia University vs. Yale |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 in National Universities #14 in World University Rankings #1 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #6 in National Universities #12 in World University Rankings #1 in Connecticut 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, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice), Doctorate (Other) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$61,671 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$57,700 |
| expensive$51,194 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$44,500 |
| Less$41,752 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$51,191 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,505 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,515 SAT 34 ACT |
| Tighter5% | Acceptance Rate | Easier6% |
| Lower63% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable69% |
| 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) Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores TOEFL |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger31,077 | Total Enrollment | Smaller13,433 |
| Larger8,216 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,964 |
| Larger22,861 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller7,469 |
| 586 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower95% | Graduate Rate | Higher97% |
| 2% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower98% | Retention Rate | Higher99% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 12,928) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,576) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,604) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,000) |
| Faculties | ||
| 6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 6,220 | Number of faculties | 3,730 |
| Lower$174,879 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$180,734 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.