| UPenn vs. Columbia University |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#9 in National Universities #10 in World University Rankings #1 in Pennsylvania 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$61,710 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$63,530 |
| cheaper$42,932 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$52,924 |
| Less$44,232 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$45,881 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,515 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,515 SAT 34 ACT |
| Easier9% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter7% |
| Favorable70% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower63% |
| 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) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller26,552 | Total Enrollment | Larger30,135 |
| Larger11,155 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,148 |
| Smaller15,397 | Graduate Student Population | Larger21,987 |
| Smaller17,087 | Online Student Population | Larger25,843 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 96% | Graduate Rate | 96% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| 98% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,400) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 12,928) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,416) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,604) |
| Faculties | ||
| 6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 2,536 | Number of faculties | 6,229 |
| Lower$168,314 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$176,939 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.