Caltech vs. Columbia University
Caltech ranked #8 and Columbia University ranked #6 in national university ranking. The following statements compare California Institute of Technology and Columbia University in the City of New York with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Columbia University's tuition ($69,045) is more expensive than Caltech ($63,255).
- Caltech's acceptance rate (2.69%) is lower than Columbia University (3.95%).
- Columbia University has higher yield (64.06%) than Caltech (50.00%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,530.
- Caltech's students to faculty ratio (3 to 1) is lower than Columbia University (6 to 1).
- Columbia University (34,782 students) is larger than Caltech (2,401 students) with more enrolled students.
- Columbia University ($49,638) has higher amount of financial aid than Caltech ($47,135).
- Columbia University's graduation rate (95%) is higher than Caltech (94%).
California Institute of Technology
Private, 4 years • Pasadena, CA #8 National Universities, #2 in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$63,255
Financial Aid
$47,135
Test Scores
Admission
2.69% Acceptance Rate
50.00% Yield
Enrollment
982 Undergraduate
1,419 Graduate
Graduation Rate
94% Graduation Rate
3% Transfer-out Rate
98% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
3 to 1 Students to Faculty
357 Faculties (full-time)
3,041 Staffs (full-time)
$187,414 Faculty Salary
$91,813 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,815 annual charge
-1,572 capacity
Columbia University in the City of New York
Private, 4 years • New York, NY #6 National Universities, #1 in New York more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$69,045
Financial Aid
$49,638
Test Scores
1,530 SAT
35 ACT
Admission
3.95% Acceptance Rate
64.06% Yield
Enrollment
8,902 Undergraduate
25,880 Graduate
1,111 Online Students
Graduation Rate
95% Graduation Rate
98% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
6 to 1 Students to Faculty
4,327 Faculties (full-time)
18,250 Staffs (full-time)
$179,871 Faculty Salary
$90,193 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,986 annual charge
-13,109 capacity
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