Central Arizona vs. Columbia University
Central Arizona ranked #-1 and Columbia University ranked #7 in national university ranking. 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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