| Maria College of Albany vs. Columbia University |
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|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #5 in National Universities #14 in World University Rankings #1 in New York Colleges | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Other health professions school | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$17,680 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$69,045 |
| cheaper$24,883 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$56,279 |
| Less$5,111 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$49,638 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,530 SAT 35 ACT |
| Easier96.91% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter3.95% |
| Lower38.85% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable64.06% |
| High School GPA High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller805 | Total Enrollment | Larger34,782 |
| Smaller761 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger8,902 |
| Smaller44 | Graduate Student Population | Larger25,880 |
| Smaller94 | Online Student Population | Larger1,111 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower35% | Graduate Rate | Higher95% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher100% | Retention Rate | Lower98% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,109) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,300) | |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 |
| 106 | Number of faculties | 6,229 |
| Lower$67,036 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$185,958 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.