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University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA
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Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York, NY
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice)Offered DegreeBachelor's, Post-BS Certificate, Master's, Post-MS Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2023 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$63,452Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$66,139
cheaper$44,162Graduate Tuitionexpensive$54,627
Less$43,362Average Financial Aid AmountMore$46,156
Admission
Higher1,525 SAT
34 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,520 SAT
35 ACT
Easier5.87%Acceptance RateTighter4.13%
Favorable73.18%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower65.02%
High School GPA
High School Record (or Transcript)
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
TOEFL
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) CreditsAccepted CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller28,038Total EnrollmentLarger33,776
Larger11,292Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller8,832
Smaller16,746Graduate Student PopulationLarger24,944
Larger2,890Online Student PopulationSmaller1,494
Completion & Outcomes
Lower96%Graduate RateHigher97%
-Transfer-out Rate1%
Lower98%Retention RateHigher99%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,400)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,071)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,946)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,000)
Faculties
6 to 1Student to Faculty Ratio6 to 1
2,536Number of faculties6,229
Lower$172,360Average Faculty SalaryHigher$179,871
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.