Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in New York. By school type, there are 1 public and 9 private schools in best schools in New York. By school level, all 10 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia University in the City of New York | New York, NY | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 2 | Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 3 | Barnard College | New York, NY | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 4 | New York University | New York, NY | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 5 | Hamilton College | Clinton, NY | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 6 | Vassar College | Poughkeepsie, NY | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 7 | United States Military Academy | West Point, NY | Public, 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 8 | Colgate University | Hamilton, NY | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 9 | University of Rochester | Rochester, NY | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 10 | Yeshiva University | New York, NY | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in New York is $51,511 for State residents and $57,498 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 20.40% and graduation rate is 89.60%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia University in the City of New York | $61,671 | 5% | 95% | 6:1 | 31,077 |
| 2 | Cornell University | $59,282 | 11% | 95% | 9:1 | 23,600 |
| 3 | Barnard College | $57,479 | 12% | 92% | 9:1 | 2,562 |
| 4 | New York University | $54,880 | 16% | 85% | 9:1 | 51,847 |
| 5 | Hamilton College | $58,510 | 16% | 93% | 9:1 | 2,005 |
| 6 | Vassar College | $60,930 | 24% | 91% | 8:1 | 2,456 |
| 7 | United States Military Academy | $0 / - | 12% | 85% | 7:1 | 4,589 |
| 8 | Colgate University | $60,015 | 23% | 91% | 9:1 | 2,969 |
| 9 | University of Rochester | $58,241 | 30% | 87% | 10:1 | 11,817 |
| 10 | Yeshiva University | $46,475 | 55% | 82% | 7:1 | 6,479 |
| Average | $51,511 / $57,498 | 20.40% | 89.60% | 8.30:1 | 13,940 | |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in New Yorkand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.