| 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 | ||
| 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years 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) |
| 2023 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$63,452 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$66,139 |
| cheaper$44,162 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$54,627 |
| Less$43,362 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$46,156 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,525 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,520 SAT 35 ACT |
| Easier5.87% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter4.13% |
| 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) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller28,038 | Total Enrollment | Larger33,776 |
| Larger11,292 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,832 |
| Smaller16,746 | Graduate Student Population | Larger24,944 |
| Larger2,890 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,494 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower96% | Graduate Rate | Higher97% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 1% |
| Lower98% | Retention Rate | Higher99% |
| 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: 13,071) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,946) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,000) |
| Faculties | ||
| 6 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 2,536 | Number of faculties | 6,229 |
| Lower$172,360 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$179,871 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.