Columbia University vs. UPenn
Columbia University ranked #6 and UPenn ranked #7 in national university ranking. The following statements compare Columbia University in the City of New York and University of Pennsylvania 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 UPenn ($66,104).
- Columbia University's acceptance rate (3.95%) is lower than UPenn (6.50%).
- UPenn has higher yield (67.88%) than Columbia University (64.06%).
- UPenn's SAT score (1,540) is higher than Columbia University (1,530).
- Columbia University's students to faculty ratio (6 to 1) is lower than UPenn (8 to 1).
- Columbia University (34,782 students) is larger than UPenn (28,201 students) with more enrolled students.
- Columbia University ($49,638) has higher amount of financial aid than UPenn ($47,776).
- UPenn's graduation rate (96%) is higher than Columbia University (95%).
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
University of Pennsylvania
Private, 4 years • Philadelphia, PA #7 National Universities, #1 in Pennsylvania more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$66,104
Financial Aid
$47,776
Test Scores
1,540 SAT
35 ACT
Admission
6.50% Acceptance Rate
67.88% Yield
Enrollment
11,250 Undergraduate
16,951 Graduate
2,733 Online Students
Graduation Rate
96% Graduation Rate
98% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
8 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,248 Faculties (full-time)
17,760 Staffs (full-time)
$172,360 Faculty Salary
$78,889 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$11,754 annual charge
-6,316 capacity
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