| Pace vs. Columbia University |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#319 in National Universities #64 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #5 in National Universities #14 in World University Rankings #1 in New York Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$53,510 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$70,517 |
| cheaper$30,770 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$57,973 |
| Less$30,148 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$52,519 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,260 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,550 SAT 35 ACT |
| Easier75.92% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter3.99% |
| Lower8.11% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable64.92% |
| High School GPA High School Rank 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 Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller13,634 | Total Enrollment | Larger35,173 |
| Smaller8,038 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger9,164 |
| Smaller5,596 | Graduate Student Population | Larger26,009 |
| Smaller1,127 | Online Student Population | Larger1,499 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower60% | Graduate Rate | Higher96% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower75% | Retention Rate | Higher98% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,558) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,109) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,300) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 |
| 1,372 | Number of faculty | 7,286 |
| Lower$116,896 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$193,642 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.