Cornell vs. Columbia University

The following statements compare Cornell College 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 ($70,517) is more expensive than Cornell ($52,660).
  • Columbia University's acceptance rate (3.99%) is lower than Cornell (79.90%).
  • Columbia University has higher yield (64.92%) than Cornell (14.29%).
  • Columbia University's SAT score (1,550) is higher than Cornell (1,200).
  • Columbia University's students to faculty ratio (6 to 1) is lower than Cornell (14 to 1).
  • Columbia University (35,173 students) is larger than Cornell (1,094 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Columbia University ($55,902) has higher amount of financial aid than Cornell ($39,564).
  • Columbia University's graduation rate (96%) is higher than Cornell (62%).
Cornell College

Cornell College

Private, 4 years • Mount Vernon, IA #172 Liberal Arts Colleges, #18 in Iowa more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$52,660
Financial Aid
$39,564
Test Scores
1,200 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
79.90% Acceptance Rate
14.29% Yield
Enrollment
1,094 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
62% Graduation Rate
25% Transfer-out Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
82 Faculties (full-time)
270 Staffs (full-time)
$71,330 Faculty Salary
$57,997 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
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
Campus Living
Graduation
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