Central Arizona vs. Columbia University
The following statements compare Central Arizona College and Columbia University in the City of New York with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Columbia University's tuition ($70,517) is more expensive than Central Arizona ($4,500).
- Columbia University's acceptance rate (3.99%) is lower than Columbia University (3.99%).
- Columbia University has higher yield (64.92%) than Columbia University (64.92%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,550.
- Columbia University's students to faculty ratio (6 to 1) is lower than Central Arizona (15 to 1).
- Columbia University (35,173 students) is larger than Central Arizona (5,053 students) with more enrolled students.
- Columbia University ($55,902) has higher amount of financial aid than Central Arizona ($7,083).
- Columbia University's graduation rate (96%) is higher than Central Arizona (27%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$2,250 In-State
$4,500 out-of-state
$4,500 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,083
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
5,053 (All undergraduate)
665 Online Students
Graduation Rate
27% Graduation Rate
20% Transfer-out Rate
61% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
90 Faculties (full-time)
383 Staffs (full-time)
$75,298 Faculty Salary
$64,732 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Columbia University in the City of New York
Private, 4 years • New York, NY #7 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
$70,517
Financial Aid
$55,902
Test Scores
1,550 SAT
35 ACT
Admission
3.99% Acceptance Rate
64.92% Yield
Enrollment
9,164 Undergraduate
26,009 Graduate
1,499 Online Students
Graduation Rate
96% Graduation Rate
98% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
6 to 1 Students to Faculty
4,683 Faculties (full-time)
19,717 Staffs (full-time)
$193,642 Faculty Salary
$99,867 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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