| Harvard vs. Columbia University |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#2 in National Universities #1 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #5 in National Universities #14 in World University Rankings #1 in New York 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 | ||
| Associate, 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) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$54,002 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$61,671 |
| cheaper$50,654 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$51,194 |
| More$52,257 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$45,881 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,520 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,515 SAT 34 ACT |
| Tighter5% | Acceptance Rate | Easier7% |
| Favorable82% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower63% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Recommendations Admission Test Scores | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Rank 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 | ||
| Larger30,391 | Total Enrollment | Smaller30,135 |
| Larger8,527 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,148 |
| Smaller21,864 | Graduate Student Population | Larger21,987 |
| Larger27,933 | Online Student Population | Smaller25,843 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher98% | Graduate Rate | Lower96% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| Higher99% | Retention Rate | Lower98% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,574) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 12,928) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,551) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,604) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty7 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 |
| 2,455 | Number of faculties | 6,229 |
| Higher$188,515 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$176,939 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.