Harvard vs. Columbia University |
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#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), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-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$55,587 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$63,530 |
cheaper$52,170 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$52,924 |
More$52,257 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$45,881 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,530 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,520 SAT 35 ACT |
4% | Acceptance Rate | 4% |
Favorable84% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower65% |
High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Recommendations | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations 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% |
Lower76% | Retention Rate | Higher95% |
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 | ||
Less Students per Faculty5 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More 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.